Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 571G-323c4G75Mass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Silver vs MSI Gaming GP60-i540M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 87identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 571G-323c4G75Mass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Silver:Silver
    • Gaming GP60-i540M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Black
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 571G-323c4G75Mass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Silver:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GP60-i540M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 571G-323c4G75Mass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Silver:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GP60-i540M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 571G-323c4G75Mass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Silver:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GP60-i540M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 571G-323c4G75Mass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Silver:i3-2375M
    • Gaming GP60-i540M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:i5-4200M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 571G-323c4G75Mass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Silver:1.5 GHz
    • Gaming GP60-i540M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 571G-323c4G75Mass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Silver:BGA 1023
    • Gaming GP60-i540M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:PGA946
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 571G-323c4G75Mass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Silver:32 nm
    • Gaming GP60-i540M287FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:22 nm

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196 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.252 x 0.252 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2375Mi5-4200M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W37 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one15Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 710MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.43 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
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 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x416
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blater Cinema
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7425976348
Processor codeDiffersSR0U4SR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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