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MSI GT70 0NE-412CZ vs Samsung RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 82identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GT70 0NE-412CZ:Black
    • RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • GT70 0NE-412CZ:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • GT70 0NE-412CZ:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • GT70 0NE-412CZ:Intel® Core™ i7
    • RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • GT70 0NE-412CZ:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • GT70 0NE-412CZ:i7-3610QM
    • RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
  • Processor cores
    • GT70 0NE-412CZ:4
    • RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • GT70 0NE-412CZ:8
    • RC NP-RC520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:4

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Comparison of GT70 0NE-412CZ, NP-RC520
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
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
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi3-2310M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 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)Differs2321
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers814 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — 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
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProHDA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489952220
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04S
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg2.56 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm381.7 mm
DepthDiffers288 mm256.5 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 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 oneNoUnknown — 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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