Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5742G-486G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium vs MSI Classic CR650-E3547W7P AMD Dual-Core E-350 Laptop

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 37identical
  • 92known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5742G-486G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium:Intel
    • Classic CR650-E3547W7P AMD Dual-Core E-350 Laptop:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5742G-486G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR650-E3547W7P AMD Dual-Core E-350 Laptop:AMD Dual-Core
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5742G-486G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium:i5-480M
    • Classic CR650-E3547W7P AMD Dual-Core E-350 Laptop:E-350
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5742G-486G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium:4
    • Classic CR650-E3547W7P AMD Dual-Core E-350 Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5742G-486G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium:2.66 GHz
    • Classic CR650-E3547W7P AMD Dual-Core E-350 Laptop:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5742G-486G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium:3 MB
    • Classic CR650-E3547W7P AMD Dual-Core E-350 Laptop:1 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 5742G-486G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium:Smart Cache
    • Classic CR650-E3547W7P AMD Dual-Core E-350 Laptop:L2
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5742G-486G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium:6 GB
    • Classic CR650-E3547W7P AMD Dual-Core E-350 Laptop:4 GB

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162 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5AMD Dual-Core
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-480ME-350
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1288Unknown — not stated by the source
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 typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 6000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 6310M
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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioSRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressAMD A50M
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one52952Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC26Unknown — 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 processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs3 h5.4 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm250 mm
HeightKnown for one34 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.34 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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