Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-374G50MNKS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs Acer Aspire 4741-5972

128specifications compared
25differ
103identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-374G50MNKS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
- Aspire 4741-5972:Silver
Processor generation
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-374G50MNKS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire 4741-5972:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-374G50MNKS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- Aspire 4741-5972:i3-350M
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-374G50MNKS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
- Aspire 4741-5972:2.26 GHz
Processor socket
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-374G50MNKS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
- Aspire 4741-5972:BGA 1288
Stepping
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-374G50MNKS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:K0
- Aspire 4741-5972:C2
Tjunction
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-374G50MNKS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:90 °C
- Aspire 4741-5972:105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-374G50MNKS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:18
- Aspire 4741-5972:17

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Comparison of 4820TG-374G50MNKS, Aspire 4741-5972
146 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-374G50MNKS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model 4820TG-374G50MNKS View product	B Acer Aspire 4741-5972 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i3-350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °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	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Radeon HD 6370	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	AMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	667 MHz	667 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	3DSonic
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
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
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	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-out	No	No
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	43529
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SLBPL
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	66.6 Wh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	48.8 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight	2.2 kg	2.2 kg
Width	342 mm	342 mm
Depth	245 mm	245 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.4 cm	2.55 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.54 cm	3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad

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