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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs Acer Aspire 571G-53318G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 97identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:35.6 cm (14")
    • Aspire 571G-53318G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire 571G-53318G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire 571G-53318G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • Aspire 571G-53318G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:i5-3317U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
    • Aspire 571G-53318G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • Aspire 571G-53318G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB
    • Aspire 571G-53318G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:3 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • Aspire 571G-53318G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of 481TG-73516G12Mass, 571G-53318G75Makk
160 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-3317U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1917
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SDMMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 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 Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
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™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571465707
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0N8
Processor package size31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers54 Wh2500 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs8 h5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.85 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm253 mm
HeightDiffers20.7 mm23 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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