Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5542G-P342G32Mnss AMD Athlon II P340 39.6 cm (15.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional vs Acer TravelMate 8472T-374G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 38identical
  • 116known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5542G-P342G32Mnss AMD Athlon II P340 39.6 cm (15.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TravelMate 8472T-374G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 5542G-P342G32Mnss AMD Athlon II P340 39.6 cm (15.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:AMD Athlon II
    • TravelMate 8472T-374G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5542G-P342G32Mnss AMD Athlon II P340 39.6 cm (15.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:P340
    • TravelMate 8472T-374G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5542G-P342G32Mnss AMD Athlon II P340 39.6 cm (15.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:2.2 GHz
    • TravelMate 8472T-374G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5542G-P342G32Mnss AMD Athlon II P340 39.6 cm (15.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:0.512 MB
    • TravelMate 8472T-374G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate 5542G-P342G32Mnss AMD Athlon II P340 39.6 cm (15.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:L2
    • TravelMate 8472T-374G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 5542G-P342G32Mnss AMD Athlon II P340 39.6 cm (15.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:2 GB
    • TravelMate 8472T-374G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • TravelMate 5542G-P342G32Mnss AMD Athlon II P340 39.6 cm (15.6") 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
    • TravelMate 8472T-374G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® HD Graphics

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173 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon IIIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersP340i3-370M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage1 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470Intel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.304 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Networkidentical
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWI-Fi
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Backup Manager, Acer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Norton Online Backup, Corel WinDVD, NTI Media Maker, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Microsoft Silverlight, Skype, WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49020
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBUK
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, Supervisor
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm249 mm
Height (front)Differs2.3 cm2.68 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.42 cm3.21 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.92
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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