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Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 108identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Blue
    • RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
    • RC 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23

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Comparison of 3830TG-2434G12, 530
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-2410M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2423
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one120 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyWi-FiWi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 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 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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
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™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052224
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs9 h4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.85 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers321 mm379.6 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm255.5 mm
HeightKnown for one29.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.14 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.9 cm (14.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.12 cm (1.23")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.68 cm (1.45")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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