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MSI Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Samsung R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 69identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black, Grey
    • R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Gaming GE620-021US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
    • R NP-R540-JA06US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s

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149 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack, Silver
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi3-380M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingKnown for oneD2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
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 MHz667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProSRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221950178
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02YUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers383 mm378.5 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm254 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.76 cm3.81 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.9 cm (14.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm (1.27")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.81 cm (1.5")
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 source0.3 MP

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