Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M vs Samsung Q Q530-JS01DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M

127specifications compared
36differ
91identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black, Red
- Q Q530-JS01DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:43.2 cm (17")
- Q Q530-JS01DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1680 x 1050 pixels
- Q Q530-JS01DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:16:10
- Q Q530-JS01DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:16:9
Processor family
- Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Q Q530-JS01DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Q Q530-JS01DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
- Q Q530-JS01DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:i3-350M
Processor frequency
- Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
- Q Q530-JS01DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.26 GHz

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Comparison of GX740-238NE, Q530-JS01DE
152 specifications	A MSI Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Model GX740-238NE View product	B Samsung Q Q530-JS01DE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M Model Q530-JS01DE View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black, Silver
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
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 ms
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	i3-350M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffers	K0	C2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	17
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.66 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 5870	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.024 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	43529
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTZ	SLBPL
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	6
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	2.36 kg
WidthDiffers	395 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	278 mm	255 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.3 cm	2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.95 cm	3.26 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal modemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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