Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738G-744G50MN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M Windows 7 Home Premium Black vs Samsung R580-JS05CZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 71identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5738G-744G50MN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Black
    • R580-JS05CZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Black, Red
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5738G-744G50MN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • R580-JS05CZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5738G-744G50MN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:T6600
    • R580-JS05CZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5738G-744G50MN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2
    • R580-JS05CZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5738G-744G50MN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2.2 GHz
    • R580-JS05CZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5738G-744G50MN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2 MB
    • R580-JS05CZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 5738G-744G50MN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:L2
    • R580-JS05CZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 5738G-744G50MN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Socket 478
    • R580-JS05CZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:BGA 1288

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156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT6600i5-430M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0C2
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1117
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one1 - 1.25 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® G105MNVIDIA GeForce 330M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.5 GB1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3D SRS
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit LAN
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.0+EDR2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GM45 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office Professional 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Display Manger, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Samsung Support Center, Samsung Update Plus
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3725543537
Processor codeDiffersSLGF5SLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm379.8 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3.67 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC - DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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