Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5755G-2314G64Mncs Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium Black vs MSI Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

132specifications compared
18differ
114identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 5755G-2314G64Mncs Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Black
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Silver
Processor model
- Aspire 5755G-2314G64Mncs Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:i3-2310M
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5755G-2314G64Mncs Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2.1 GHz
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
Processor cache type
- Aspire 5755G-2314G64Mncs Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Smart Cache
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
Tjunction
- Aspire 5755G-2314G64Mncs Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:100 °C
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurations
- Aspire 5755G-2314G64Mncs Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 5755G-2314G64Mncs Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:21
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:22
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 5755G-2314G64Mncs Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:640 GB
- Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:500 GB

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Comparison of 5755G-2314G64Mncs, CX640DX-478NL
161 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5755G-2314G64Mncs Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium Black Model 5755G-2314G64Mncs View product	B MSI Classic CX640DX-478NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model CX640DX-478NL View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i3-2330M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85C ; 100C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	640 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio system	HDA	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	53434
Processor codeDiffers	SR04S	SR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight	2.6 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	260 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 cm
HeightKnown for one	33.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Video inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source

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