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MSI GT70 0ND-271NE vs Samsung RC RC530-S09 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 75identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GT70 0ND-271NE:Aluminium, Black
    • RC RC530-S09 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • GT70 0ND-271NE:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • RC RC530-S09 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • GT70 0ND-271NE:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • RC RC530-S09 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • GT70 0ND-271NE:Intel® Core™ i7
    • RC RC530-S09 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • GT70 0ND-271NE:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • RC RC530-S09 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • GT70 0ND-271NE:i7-3610QM
    • RC RC530-S09 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:i5-2540M
  • Processor cores
    • GT70 0ND-271NE:4
    • RC RC530-S09 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:2
  • Processor threads
    • GT70 0ND-271NE:8
    • RC RC530-S09 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:4

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Comparison of GT70 0ND-271NE, RC530-S09
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminium, BlackBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi5-2540M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2326
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers878 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
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 ComboDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio PROSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source104
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Basic
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key 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® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489950072
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR046
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm379.6 mm
DepthDiffers288 mm255.5 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.14 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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