Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 571G-53238G1TMnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 vs MSI Gaming GX70H-A108972811B AMD A10 A10-5750M Laptop

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  • 89specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 49identical
  • 100known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 571G-53238G1TMnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GX70H-A108972811B AMD A10 A10-5750M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 571G-53238G1TMnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GX70H-A108972811B AMD A10 A10-5750M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 571G-53238G1TMnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8:HD
    • Gaming GX70H-A108972811B AMD A10 A10-5750M Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 571G-53238G1TMnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8:Intel
    • Gaming GX70H-A108972811B AMD A10 A10-5750M Laptop:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 571G-53238G1TMnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GX70H-A108972811B AMD A10 A10-5750M Laptop:AMD A10
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 571G-53238G1TMnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8:i5-3230M
    • Gaming GX70H-A108972811B AMD A10 A10-5750M Laptop:A10-5750M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 571G-53238G1TMnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8:2
    • Gaming GX70H-A108972811B AMD A10 A10-5750M Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 571G-53238G1TMnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8:3.2 GHz
    • Gaming GX70H-A108972811B AMD A10 A10-5750M Laptop:3.5 GHz

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189 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230MA10-5750M
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneIvy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 710MAMD Radeon HD 8970M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000AMD Radeon HD 8650G
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Rear cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVDUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 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
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G LTEKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one72056Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0WXUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one31 x 24 (BGA1023)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh7800 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Technical detailsidentical
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD A76M FCH

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