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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GX60 1AC-021US vs Samsung 5 530U3C-A05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 34identical
  • 123known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Titanium
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Full HD
    • HD
  • LED backlight
    • No
    • Yes
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD A10
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A10-4600M
    • i5-3317U

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MSI

GX60 1AC-021USView product
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Samsung

5 530U3C-A05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

Model 530U3C-A05

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackTitanium
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
LED backlightDiffersNoYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A10Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersA10-4600Mi5-3317U
Processor coresKnown for one2
Processor threadsKnown for one4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneIvy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one17 W
TjunctionKnown for one105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one17
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Flash memoryKnown for one24 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray ROMNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDMMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 7970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audio3 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio PROSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerDiffers8 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
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
HDMI version1.41.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one80
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglish
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one65707
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N8
Processor package sizeKnown for one31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers94
Battery capacityKnown for one6100 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one7.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W40 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.49 kg1.48 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm314.9 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm218.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.47 cm
Height (rear)Known for one1.75 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one31.5 cm (12.4")
Depth (imperial)Known for one21.8 cm (8.6")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one1.47 cm (0.58")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one1.75 cm (0.69")
HeightKnown for one45 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
3DKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD AM70 FCH

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