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MSI Megabook GX660R-296NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs Samsung R R540-JA03SE Intel® Pentium® P6100

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 60identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Megabook GX660R-296NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • R R540-JA03SE Intel® Pentium® P6100:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Megabook GX660R-296NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R R540-JA03SE Intel® Pentium® P6100:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Megabook GX660R-296NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
    • R R540-JA03SE Intel® Pentium® P6100:P6100
  • Processor cores
    • Megabook GX660R-296NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
    • R R540-JA03SE Intel® Pentium® P6100:2
  • Processor threads
    • Megabook GX660R-296NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
    • R R540-JA03SE Intel® Pentium® P6100:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook GX660R-296NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
    • R R540-JA03SE Intel® Pentium® P6100:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Megabook GX660R-296NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:6 MB
    • R R540-JA03SE Intel® Pentium® P6100:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Megabook GX660R-296NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Socket 988
    • R R540-JA03SE Intel® Pentium® P6100:PGA988

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Comparison of GX660R-296NE, R540-JA03SE
146 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMP6100
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium P6000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers161
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1215
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDAUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANFast Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader Easy Battery Manager Easy Display Manger Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Samsung Support Center Samsung Update Plus
Processor special features17 differ
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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312250175
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLBUR
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5x37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm379.6 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm255.5 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.24 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.83 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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