Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5742-374G32MNKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs ASUS N73JQ-TZ087V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 74identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5742-374G32MNKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
    • N73JQ-TZ087V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5742-374G32MNKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • N73JQ-TZ087V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5742-374G32MNKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • N73JQ-TZ087V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5742-374G32MNKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • N73JQ-TZ087V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5742-374G32MNKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • N73JQ-TZ087V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5742-374G32MNKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
    • N73JQ-TZ087V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5742-374G32MNKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
    • N73JQ-TZ087V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5742-374G32MNKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
    • N73JQ-TZ087V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8

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Comparison of 5742-374G32MNKK, N73JQ-TZ087V
155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-370Mi7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
SteppingDiffersK0B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1813
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWI-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902049024
Processor codeDiffersSLBUKSLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.32 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm287 mm
Height (front)Differs2.5 cm3.67 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm4.05 cm

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