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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman Edition vs Samsung Book 7 NP740U3E

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 46identical
  • 96known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • No
    • Yes
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD A10
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A10-5750M
    • i5-3337U
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.5 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz

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175 specifications
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MSI

GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman EditionView product
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Samsung

Book 7 NP740U3EView product
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one350 cd/m²
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A10Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersA10-5750Mi5-3337U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for one4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart 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 one18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7970MAMD Radeon HD 8570M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8650GIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneJBL
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
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 quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD AM70 FCHIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
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 Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
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® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one72055
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0XL
Processor package sizeKnown for one31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers94
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg1.65 kg
WidthDiffers395 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm224 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm18.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes

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