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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Gaming GT780DX-438CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 93identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • i5-2430M
    • i3-2330M
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Smart Cache
    • L3

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MSI

Gaming GT780DX-438CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

Model GT780DX-438CS

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Samsung

RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

Model RV520-A09UK

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
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 HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi3-2330M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2422
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProHD, SRS 3D
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345053434
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm379.8 mm
DepthDiffers288 mm255.5 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm36.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYes

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