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MSI Gaming GT780DXR-298FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Samsung 9 NP900X3A-A01MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 82identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-2630QM
    • i5-2537M
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 2.3 GHz

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170 specifications
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MSI

Gaming GT780DXR-298FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model GT780DXR-298FR

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Samsung

9 NP900X3A-A01MX laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M

Model NP900X3A-A01MX

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Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Display brightnessKnown for one400 cd/m²
External displayKnown for oneNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2537M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2014
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB128 GB
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version3.0+HS3.0+HS
WWANKnown for oneNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one102
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221954619
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR03W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery capacityKnown for one6300 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers288 mm226 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.57 cm
Height (rear)Known for one1.63 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one32.8 cm (12.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for one22.6 cm (8.9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one1.57 cm (0.62")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one1.63 cm (0.64")
HeightKnown for one55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Internal modemKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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