Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS30 2M-007NL Shadow vs Samsung NT500R5K Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop

140specifications compared
62differ
78identical
59known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
- NT500R5K Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:Intel® Core™ i7
- NT500R5K Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- NT500R5K Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:i7-4870HQ
- NT500R5K Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:i3-5005U
Processor cores
- GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:4
- NT500R5K Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:2
Processor threads
- GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:8
- NT500R5K Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:4
Processor boost frequency
- GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:3.7 GHz
- NT500R5K Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:2.7 GHz
Processor frequency
- GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:2.5 GHz
- NT500R5K Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:2 GHz

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Comparison of GS30 2M-007NL Shadow, NT500R5K
199 specifications	A MSI GS30 2M-007NL Shadow View product	B Samsung NT500R5K Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop Model NT500R5K View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4870HQ	i3-5005U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.7 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-5000 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Crystal Well	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	2x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	2	1
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	mSATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xD26	0x1616
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Sound Blaster Cinema 2	SoundAlive
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	4 W	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4b	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portDiffers	No	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM87	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83504	84695
Processor codeDiffers	SR1ZX	SR27G
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm	40 x 24x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	47.36 Wh	43 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express x16 (Gen 3)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one	4 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one	2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power connectorKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power supplyKnown for one	450 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for one	Killer Gb LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	320 mm	376 mm
DepthDiffers	227 mm	248 mm
HeightDiffers	19.8 mm	22.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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