Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black vs ASUS X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 74identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M (1.8 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Acer Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black has 1 MB more processor cache than the ASUS X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M (4 MB vs 3 MB). The ASUS X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M has 10 nm more processor lithography than the Acer Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black (32 nm vs 22 nm). Only the Acer Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black has microphone in. Only the ASUS X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M has Intel Dual Display Capable Technology.

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:Black
    • X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:Grey, Stainless steel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:i7-4500U
    • X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:i3-2365M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:1.8 GHz
    • X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:1.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:4 MB
    • X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:BGA 1168
    • X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 572G-74504G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:22 nm
    • X550CC-XX668R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:32 nm

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Stainless steel
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui3-2365M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storageidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 4400Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0xA16Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSonicMaster
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Basic
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546070272
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0U3
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
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® 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® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
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
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.35 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.48 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.17 cm
HeightKnown for one25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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