Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 572G-7450161TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey vs ASUS X550CA-XX985H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 92identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 572G-7450161TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey:Grey
    • X550CA-XX985H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Grey, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 572G-7450161TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X550CA-XX985H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 572G-7450161TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X550CA-XX985H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 572G-7450161TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey:i7-4500U
    • X550CA-XX985H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 572G-7450161TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey:4 MB
    • X550CA-XX985H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 572G-7450161TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey:BGA 1168
    • X550CA-XX985H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 572G-7450161TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey:Haswell
    • X550CA-XX985H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge
  • Bus type
    • Aspire 572G-7450161TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey:DMI2
    • X550CA-XX985H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:DMI

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Comparison of 572G-7450161TMnkk, X550CA-XX985H
186 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyGrey, Silver
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R7 M265Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVDUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546065697
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.35 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm251 mm
Height (front)Differs2.44 cm2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.53 cm3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express

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