Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI X-Slim Series X460DX-029FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

124specifications compared
29differ
95identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- X-Slim Series X460DX-029FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
- R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- X-Slim Series X460DX-029FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
- R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- X-Slim Series X460DX-029FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- X-Slim Series X460DX-029FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
- R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
Processor cores
- X-Slim Series X460DX-029FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
- R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
Processor threads
- X-Slim Series X460DX-029FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
- R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
Processor frequency
- X-Slim Series X460DX-029FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
- R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
Processor cache
- X-Slim Series X460DX-029FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB
- R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB

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Comparison of X460DX-029FR, RC530
152 specifications	A MSI X-Slim Series X460DX-029FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model X460DX-029FR View product	B Samsung R RC530 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model RC530 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2410M	i7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffers	J1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	20
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storageidentical
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	THX TruStudio Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	86	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52224	52219
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR02Y
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	5900 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 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	2 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	337 mm	379.6 mm
DepthDiffers	239.4 mm	255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.53 cm	3.14 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.16 cm	3.7 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
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP

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