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MSI X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung SF 310-S03IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 80identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
    • SF 310-S03IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:White
  • Display diagonal
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
    • SF 310-S03IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor generation
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • SF 310-S03IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • SF 310-S03IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • SF 310-S03IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • SF 310-S03IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
    • SF 310-S03IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • X-Slim Series X460DX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • SF 310-S03IT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288

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Comparison of X460DX, 310-S03IT
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-480M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2420
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB320 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics4 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD, SRS 3D
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052952
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers5900 mAh61 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W60 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.06 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm331 mm
DepthDiffers239.4 mm236 mm
HeightDiffers22.3 mm32 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA

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