Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5463G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop vs ASUS F550CC-XX673H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

128specifications compared
51differ
77identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5463G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Black
- F550CC-XX673H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Grey
Display diagonal
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5463G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- F550CC-XX673H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5463G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- F550CC-XX673H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5463G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- F550CC-XX673H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5463G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:i5-460M
- F550CC-XX673H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5463G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:2.53 GHz
- F550CC-XX673H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5463G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:2.5 GT/s
- F550CC-XX673H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5463G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:BGA 1288
- F550CC-XX673H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:BGA 1023

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Comparison of 4820TG-5463G50Mnks, F550CC-XX673H
166 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5463G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop Model 4820TG-5463G50Mnks View product	B ASUS F550CC-XX673H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop Model F550CC-XX673H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-460M	i3-3217U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board + SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	SD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	1050 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS Premium Sound, Sonic Master
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) 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
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50179	65697
Processor codeDiffers	SLC22	SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	2600 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	342 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	251 mm
HeightKnown for one	25.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 cm
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express

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