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MSI PL62 7RC-210 vs NEC LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54

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  • 72identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PL62 7RC-210 has 2 more processor cores than the NEC LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 (4 vs 2). The MSI PL62 7RC-210 has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the NEC LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 (3.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The MSI PL62 7RC-210 has 1.3 GHz more processor frequency than the NEC LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 (2.5 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). Only the MSI PL62 7RC-210 has discrete graphics card. Only the MSI PL62 7RC-210 has numeric keypad.

  • Product colour
    • PL62 7RC-210:Silver
    • LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54:White
  • Display diagonal
    • PL62 7RC-210:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor model
    • PL62 7RC-210:i5-7300HQ
    • LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54:i5-7Y54
  • Processor cores
    • PL62 7RC-210:4
    • LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PL62 7RC-210:3.5 GHz
    • LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • PL62 7RC-210:2.5 GHz
    • LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54:1.2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • PL62 7RC-210:8 GT/s
    • LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • PL62 7RC-210:6 MB
    • LaVie Note Mobile PC-NM550KAW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54:4 MB

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Comparison of PL62 7RC-210, PC-NM550KAW
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverWhite
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi5-7Y54
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W3.5 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1610
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1515
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 615
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x591E
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers8 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9745695452
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm20.5 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg925 g
WidthDiffers383 mm289 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm197.5 mm
HeightDiffers22 mm17 mm
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class B

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