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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Samsung Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 66identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Grey
    • Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-2630QM
    • i5-460M
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 2.8 GHz

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MSI

Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model GE620-021US

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Samsung

Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

Model NP-Q430-JU01US

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-460M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one88
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221950179
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSLC22
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.38 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm342.9 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm238.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cm
HeightKnown for one33 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one34.3 cm (13.5")
Depth (imperial)Known for one23.9 cm (9.4")
Height (imperial)Known for one3.3 cm (1.3")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver

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