Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5742G-468G64Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Professional vs Samsung 7 700Z5A-S03FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 60identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5742G-468G64Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Professional:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 7 700Z5A-S03FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5742G-468G64Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Professional:HD
    • 7 700Z5A-S03FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5742G-468G64Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Professional:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 7 700Z5A-S03FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5742G-468G64Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Professional:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 7 700Z5A-S03FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5742G-468G64Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Professional:i5-460M
    • 7 700Z5A-S03FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:i7-2675QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5742G-468G64Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Professional:2
    • 7 700Z5A-S03FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5742G-468G64Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Professional:2.8 GHz
    • 7 700Z5A-S03FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5742G-468G64Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Professional:2.53 GHz
    • 7 700Z5A-S03FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2675QM:2.2 GHz

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165 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi7-2675QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 1224
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-400 SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneArrandaleUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneK0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1922
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MAMD Radeon HD 6750M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD, Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one50179Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC22Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for onerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCO 3.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.32 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm362.1 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm238.5 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm23.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express

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