Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GT70 0ND-232CZ vs Samsung R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

129specifications compared
67differ
62identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GT70 0ND-232CZ:43.9 cm (17.3")
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- GT70 0ND-232CZ:1920 x 1080 pixels
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- GT70 0ND-232CZ:Intel® Core™ i7
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- GT70 0ND-232CZ:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- GT70 0ND-232CZ:i7-3610QM
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
Processor cores
- GT70 0ND-232CZ:4
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2
Processor threads
- GT70 0ND-232CZ:8
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:4
Processor boost frequency
- GT70 0ND-232CZ:3.3 GHz
- R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.93 GHz

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Comparison of GT70 0ND-232CZ, 540-JS03UA
175 specifications	A MSI GT70 0ND-232CZ View product	B Samsung R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M Model 540-JS03UA View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Aluminium, Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3610QM	i5-520M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	Socket G2	BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Arrandale
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	18
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	3 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	878 GB	320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	320 GB
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	2	0
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
SSD capacityKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675M	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	0.512 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	AMD, Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR5	GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	766 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	THX TruStudio PRO	HDA
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM77 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manger, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Support Center
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64899	47341
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1/4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	180 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	428 mm	379.6 mm
DepthDiffers	288 mm	255.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.24 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.83 cm
HeightKnown for one	55 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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