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Acer Aspire 5742G-5463G32Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") 3 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Home Premium Brown QWERTY vs Samsung RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 75identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5742G-5463G32Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") 3 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Home Premium Brown QWERTY:Brown
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Black
  • Display brightness
    • Aspire 5742G-5463G32Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") 3 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Home Premium Brown QWERTY:200 cd/m²
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:220 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5742G-5463G32Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") 3 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Home Premium Brown QWERTY:Intel® Core™ i5
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5742G-5463G32Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") 3 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Home Premium Brown QWERTY:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5742G-5463G32Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") 3 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Home Premium Brown QWERTY:i5-460M
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5742G-5463G32Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") 3 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Home Premium Brown QWERTY:2
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5742G-5463G32Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") 3 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Home Premium Brown QWERTY:4
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5742G-5463G32Mncc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") 3 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Home Premium Brown QWERTY:2.8 GHz
    • RC RC530-S0EDE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:3.1 GHz

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189 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
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
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessDiffers200 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
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 cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersK0D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1922
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB8 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
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.512 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersATIIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
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
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD, SRS 3D
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
BD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 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/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
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
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Update Plus, Samsung Easy Resolution Manager, Samsung Battery Life Extender, Norton Online Backup, Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Easy Battery Manager, Samsung Easy Network Manager, Samsung Easy Display Manager, Samsung Easy Speed Up Manager, Samsung Easy Partition Manager, AnyPC, Samsun
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
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 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)DiffersNoYes
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™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs3 h5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight2.6 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm256 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 x 256 x 38 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 includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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