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 RC NP-RC730-S06FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 73identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 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:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • RC NP-RC730-S06FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • 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
    • RC NP-RC730-S06FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM: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
    • RC NP-RC730-S06FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM: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
    • RC NP-RC730-S06FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM: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
    • RC NP-RC730-S06FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM: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
    • RC NP-RC730-S06FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • 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
    • RC NP-RC730-S06FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • 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:4
    • RC NP-RC730-S06FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8

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172 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
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 socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1922
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source104
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (60-day trial)
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Update Plus Easy Display Manager Easy Battery Manager Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Support Center Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017953470
Processor codeDiffersSLC22SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm415.8 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm276.1 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.79 cm
HeightKnown for one34 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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