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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs ASUS U36SD-RX010V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 81identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Silver
    • U36SD-RX010V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:35.6 cm (14")
    • U36SD-RX010V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U36SD-RX010V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • U36SD-RX010V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • U36SD-RX010V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
    • U36SD-RX010V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • U36SD-RX010V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73516G12Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB
    • U36SD-RX010V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB

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Comparison of 481TG-73516G12Mass, U36SD-RX010V
165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-2410M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1923
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB640 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
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
Camera1 differ
Front cameraDiffersYesNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 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)DiffersYesNo
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 IDDiffers6571452224
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers38
Battery capacityDiffers54 Wh83 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W75 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.95 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.85 kg1.66 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm238 mm
HeightDiffers20.7 mm19 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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