Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GE620DX-602NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

Add a product
  • 126specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 78identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GE620DX-602NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Black, Silver
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GE620DX-602NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GE620DX-602NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GE620DX-602NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.93 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Gaming GE620DX-602NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Gaming GE620DX-602NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:BGA 956
  • Processor codename
    • Gaming GE620DX-602NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Sandy Bridge
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Arrandale
  • Stepping
    • Gaming GE620DX-602NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:J1
    • Q Q530-JT02ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:C2

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of GE620DX-602NL, Q530-JT02ZA
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.93 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1C2
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2418
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs1200 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANFast Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345047341
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
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
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.36 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs3.76 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.23 cm3.26 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons