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MSI GE60 0NC-040XPL vs Samsung 3 NP305U1Z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 92identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE60 0NC-040XPL:Black
    • 3 NP305U1Z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Grey
  • Display resolution
    • GE60 0NC-040XPL:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 3 NP305U1Z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • GE60 0NC-040XPL:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3 NP305U1Z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • GE60 0NC-040XPL:i5-3210M
    • 3 NP305U1Z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 0NC-040XPL:3.1 GHz
    • 3 NP305U1Z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 0NC-040XPL:2.5 GHz
    • 3 NP305U1Z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • GE60 0NC-040XPL:BGA 1023
    • 3 NP305U1Z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • GE60 0NC-040XPL:22 nm
    • 3 NP305U1Z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:32 nm

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Comparison of GE60 0NC-040XPL, NP305U1Z
163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2524
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MAMD Radeon HD 6750M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD, Intel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX True Studio ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType III
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570853450
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.29 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm362.1 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm238.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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