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Acer TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs GIGABYTE M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 87identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Red
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:BGA 1023
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:22 nm
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of 273-MG, M2432-CF1
167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-2520M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2625
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeDiffers3.5"2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205652229
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR048
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.96 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm27 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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