Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5742-6464 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A531 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 85identical
  • 75known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5742-6464 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Black
    • LIFEBOOK A531 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5742-6464 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • LIFEBOOK A531 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5742-6464 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • LIFEBOOK A531 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5742-6464 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
    • LIFEBOOK A531 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5742-6464 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
    • LIFEBOOK A531 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire 5742-6464 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
    • LIFEBOOK A531 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 5742-6464 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288
    • LIFEBOOK A531 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 5742-6464 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Arrandale
    • LIFEBOOK A531 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Laptop:Sandy Bridge

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196 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
External displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi5-2410M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersK0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2023
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.695 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC269 HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Keyboard keystrokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 mm
Keyboard key pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.98 cm
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader, CyberLink YouCam, EasyGuide
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit, Windows 7 Starter 32-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295252224
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC26Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacity4400 mAh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.333 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.25 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 85%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, R&TTE, WiFi, GOST
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm252 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240V/50-60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write 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 one6xUnknown — 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 one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — 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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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