Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black vs MSI Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

127specifications compared
48differ
79identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black (2.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The MSI Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M has 10 nm more processor lithography than the Acer Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black (32 nm vs 22 nm). The MSI Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M has 20 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black (35 W vs 15 W). Only the Acer Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black has discrete graphics card. Only the MSI Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M has Bluetooth.

Product colour
- Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:Black
- Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Black, Red
Display diagonal
- Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:Intel® Core™ i5
- Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:i5-4200U
- Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
Processor frequency
- Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:1.6 GHz
- Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
Processor socket
- Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:BGA 1168
- Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988
Processor lithography
- Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:22 nm
- Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:32 nm

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Comparison of 572G-54208G1TMnkk, CR460-262XID
169 specifications	A Acer Aspire 572G-54208G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black Model 572G-54208G1TMnkk View product	B MSI Classic CR460-262XID laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model CR460-262XID View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	i3-2350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Sandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 8750M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x116
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	No	Yes
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	53438
Processor codeDiffers	SR170	SR0DN
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	2500 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.35 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	344.4 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	212 mm
HeightKnown for one	25.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® HM65 Express

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