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Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G64nbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 106identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G64nbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Blue
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G64nbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G64nbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G64nbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G64nbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G64nbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G64nbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G64nbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023

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Comparison of 3830TG-2434G64nbb, CX640-455NL
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueSilver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi3-2330M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2422
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHDA
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers02
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345053434
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — 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 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one29.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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