Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738Z-423G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 vs Acer Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 68identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5738Z-423G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:Intel Pentium Mobile
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5738Z-423G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:T4200
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:i3-370M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5738Z-423G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:2
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5738Z-423G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:2 GHz
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5738Z-423G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:1 MB
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 5738Z-423G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:L2
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 5738Z-423G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 5738Z-423G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:45 nm
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:32 nm

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Comparison of 5738Z-423G25MN, Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK
175 specifications
Displayidentical
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Pentium MobileIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersT4200i3-370M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1018
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDXCMMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 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 source667 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWI-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GL40 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers3725149020
Processor codeDiffersSLGJNSLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersBIOSBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm253 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm2.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3.4 cm
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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