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MSI Workstation GT60WSPH-728127B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation vs Samsung 5 540U3C-A01PH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 89identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-728127B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:Mobile workstation
    • 5 540U3C-A01PH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-728127B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:Black
    • 5 540U3C-A01PH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-728127B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 5 540U3C-A01PH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-728127B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 5 540U3C-A01PH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-728127B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:No
    • 5 540U3C-A01PH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Yes
  • Display brightness
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-728127B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:270 cd/m²
    • 5 540U3C-A01PH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:300 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-728127B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 540U3C-A01PH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-728127B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 540U3C-A01PH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5

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191 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersMobile workstationLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessDiffers270 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one400:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2417
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers878 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHybrid-HDD
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® K2000MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio PROSoundAlive
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGermanUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145965707
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers94
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W40 W
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 20%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg1.69 kg
WidthDiffers395 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm218.9 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.66 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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