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Acer Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Acer Aspire AS5742G-384G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 86identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Blue
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988

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154 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi3-380M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2419
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MAMD Radeon HD 6370M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345050178
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs9 h3 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.17 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers239 mm253 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm34 mm
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC

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