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MSI Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs Samsung E E372-JT06DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 65identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black
    • E E372-JT06DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • E E372-JT06DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • E E372-JT06DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Full HD
    • E E372-JT06DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • E E372-JT06DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • E E372-JT06DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
    • E E372-JT06DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:i3-380M
  • Processor cores
    • Gaming GX660-656HU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
    • E E372-JT06DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:2

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184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi3-380M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1319
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers3x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAHD
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in subwooferDiffersYesNo
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Virus Scan, Microsoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Recovery Solution IV, Samsung Support Center, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Display Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Samsung Update Plus, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902450178
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBQGUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.84 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm411.4 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm272.8 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.6 cm3.98 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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