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MSI F Series FX603-045NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs Samsung R R540-JA04NL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 102identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • F Series FX603-045NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • R R540-JA04NL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • F Series FX603-045NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R R540-JA04NL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • F Series FX603-045NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
    • R R540-JA04NL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor socket
    • F Series FX603-045NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:BGA 1288
    • R R540-JA04NL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
  • Tjunction
    • F Series FX603-045NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:105 °C
    • R R540-JA04NL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C
  • Internal memory
    • F Series FX603-045NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4 GB
    • R R540-JA04NL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:3 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • F Series FX603-045NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2 x 2 GB
    • R R540-JA04NL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • F Series FX603-045NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:640 GB
    • R R540-JA04NL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:500 GB

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Comparison of FX603-045NE, R540-JA04NL
149 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi3-380M
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneK0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 325MIntel® GMA HD
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDynaudioSRS 3D
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network4 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANFast Ethernet
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017950178
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC22Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers383 mm379 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.23 cm3.24 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.76 cm3.83 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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