Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook GX740-065NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M vs Samsung R NP-R530-JA02SE laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100

99specifications compared
53differ
46identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Megabook GX740-065NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:43.2 cm (17")
- R NP-R530-JA02SE laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Megabook GX740-065NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1680 x 1050 pixels
- R NP-R530-JA02SE laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Megabook GX740-065NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:16:10
- R NP-R530-JA02SE laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:16:9
Processor family
- Megabook GX740-065NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
- R NP-R530-JA02SE laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Megabook GX740-065NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
- R NP-R530-JA02SE laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:T3100
Processor threads
- Megabook GX740-065NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4
- R NP-R530-JA02SE laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:2
Processor frequency
- Megabook GX740-065NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz
- R NP-R530-JA02SE laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:1.9 GHz
Processor cache
- Megabook GX740-065NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:3 MB
- R NP-R530-JA02SE laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100:1 MB

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Comparison of GX740-065NE, NP-R530-JA02SE
149 specifications	A MSI Megabook GX740-065NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Model GX740-065NE View product	B Samsung R NP-R530-JA02SE laptop Intel® Celeron® T3100 Model NP-R530-JA02SE View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Red	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	T3100
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.53 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	1.9 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Celeron Processor T3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
SteppingDiffers	C2	R0
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	17	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	250 GB
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 5870	Intel® GMA 4500M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/g/n	802.11bg/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® GL40 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adobe Acrobat Reader Easy Battery Manager Easy Display Manger Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (free 60-day trial) Samsung Support Center Samsung Update Plus
Processor special features18 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43537	37258
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPM	SLGVS
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	60 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	395 mm	379.8 mm
DepthDiffers	278 mm	255.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.95 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
L2 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 KB
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Videoidentical
Internal video mode, resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels

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