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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI S Series S20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Samsung Book 9 NP900X3

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 110identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Silver, White
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 29.5 cm (11.6")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Yes
    • No
  • Processor model
    • i5-3317U
    • i5-3337U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.7 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 17
    • 18
  • Compatible memory cards
    • MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • SD, SDHC, SDXC

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160 specifications
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MSI

S Series S20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

Model S20

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Samsung

Book 9 NP900X3View product
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilver, WhiteBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Floating Slider)Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touch
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui5-3337U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1718
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for oneMicro SATA III
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1 MP1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYes
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneClickpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570772055
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter power40 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.16 kg1.13 kg
WidthDiffers302.6 mm313.8 mm
DepthDiffers19.8 mm218.5 mm
HeightDiffers196.1 mm13.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneSamsung LAN port - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)

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