Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T-454G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M vs Acer Aspire 5745DG-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

118specifications compared
26differ
92identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-454G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Aspire 5745DG-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-454G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire 5745DG-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-454G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire 5745DG-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-454G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
- Aspire 5745DG-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-454G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
- Aspire 5745DG-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-454G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4.8 GT/s
- Aspire 5745DG-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-454G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Socket 988
- Aspire 5745DG-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
Tjunction
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-454G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:105 °C
- Aspire 5745DG-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C

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Comparison of 3820T-454G50N, 5745DG-384G50MN
129 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T-454G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M Model 3820T-454G50N View product	B Acer Aspire 5745DG-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model 5745DG-384G50MN View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	200 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	i3-380M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.66 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	PGA988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	K0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel HD	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Norton Online Backup, Acer Arcade Deluxe, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Microsoft Si	Acer Backup Manager, Acer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Norton Online Backup, Acer Arcade Deluxe, NTI Media Maker, Acer Crystal Eye, Microsoft Silverlight, Skype, Windows Live Essentials —
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	50178
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBTZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	9	9
Battery life (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.8 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	324 mm	379 mm
DepthDiffers	235 mm	250 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.2 cm	2.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.89 cm	3.29 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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