Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs Samsung R580 15.6"

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 92identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • R580 15.6":Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R580 15.6":3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • R580 15.6":i3-330M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
    • R580 15.6":2.13 GHz
  • Stepping
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:K0
    • R580 15.6":C2
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:20
    • R580 15.6":16
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:3 GB
    • R580 15.6":4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:320 GB
    • R580 15.6":500 GB

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Comparison of 5742-483G32Mnss, R580 15.6"
154 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Red
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi3-330M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.13 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1288BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersK0C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2016
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS 3D
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureDiffers64-bit32-bit
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
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Premium (32b)
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295247663
Processor codeDiffersSLC26SLBNF
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Weight2.6 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm379.8 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.3 cm3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.42 cm3.67 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source379.8 x 255.5 x 30.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Virus Scan
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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