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MSI F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung 6 NP600B4B-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 90identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 6 NP600B4B-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • 6 NP600B4B-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor model
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • 6 NP600B4B-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • 6 NP600B4B-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • 6 NP600B4B-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
    • 6 NP600B4B-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
  • PCI Express configurations
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • 6 NP600B4B-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • F Series FX720-001US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23
    • 6 NP600B4B-A01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:25

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Comparison of FX720-001US, NP600B4B-A01US
151 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2325
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452229
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR048
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.32 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm335.3 mm
DepthDiffers269.3 mm236.2 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm30.5 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one26.9 cm (10.6")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one41.8 cm (16.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one3.91 cm (1.54")Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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