Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GT70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs Samsung 3 NP300V5Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

132specifications compared
51differ
81identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Gaming GT70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
- 3 NP300V5Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Gaming GT70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 3 NP300V5Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Gaming GT70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- 3 NP300V5Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Gaming GT70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 3 NP300V5Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Gaming GT70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
- 3 NP300V5Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
Processor cores
- Gaming GT70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
- 3 NP300V5Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2
Processor threads
- Gaming GT70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
- 3 NP300V5Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:4
Processor frequency
- Gaming GT70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz
- 3 NP300V5Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz

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Comparison of GT70-i789BW7H, NP300V5Z
168 specifications	A MSI Gaming GT70-i789BW7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Model GT70-i789BW7H View product	B Samsung 3 NP300V5Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model NP300V5Z View product
Designidentical
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Product colourKnown for one	Black	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 backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3610QM	i3-2310M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket G2	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	21
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	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
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MX
Graphics card family	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR5	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	THX TruStudio PRO	HDA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM77 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	FreeDOS
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Easy Partition Manager, Samsung Support Center, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Easy File Share, Easy Content Share, Cyberlink Media Suite, Cyberlink Youcam, Control Center, Easy Migration
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 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
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64899	52220
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	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 technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	180 W	60 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	2.45 kg
WidthDiffers	428 mm	366.9 mm
DepthDiffers	288 mm	240 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.99 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.16 cm
HeightKnown for one	55 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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