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MSI Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Samsung 5 NP550P5C-T04FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 94identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 5 NP550P5C-T04FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 5 NP550P5C-T04FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
    • 5 NP550P5C-T04FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 NP550P5C-T04FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • 5 NP550P5C-T04FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • 5 NP550P5C-T04FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • 5 NP550P5C-T04FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Gaming GE70CH-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
    • 5 NP550P5C-T04FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Socket G2

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187 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-3610QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneD2Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2223
Memory3 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneGeForce GT 650MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersBig foot Killer E2200Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers41
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysDiffers103102
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347064899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02SUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCO 3.0
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm367.9 mm
DepthDiffers288 mm242.8 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.99 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.04 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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