Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-32364G52Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M vs Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-72636G52Mn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M

131specifications compared
18differ
113identical
4known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-32364G52Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-72636G52Mn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-32364G52Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-72636G52Mn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-32364G52Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M:i3-2367M
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-72636G52Mn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:i7-2637M
Processor frequency
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-32364G52Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M:1.4 GHz
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-72636G52Mn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:1.7 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-32364G52Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M:3 MB
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-72636G52Mn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:4 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-32364G52Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M:Smart Cache
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-72636G52Mn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:L3
PCI Express configurations
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-32364G52Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-72636G52Mn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-32364G52Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M:14
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-72636G52Mn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:17

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Comparison of 581TG-32364G52Mn, 581TG-72636G52Mn
135 specifications	A Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-32364G52Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M Model 581TG-32364G52Mn View product	B Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-72636G52Mn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Model 581TG-72636G52Mn View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	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
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2367M	i7-2637M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 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 seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	14	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	6 GB	6 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	520 GB	520 GB
Storage media	HDD+SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	20 GB	20 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD	MMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
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	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM77 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	59798	54618
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0CV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacity	4850 mAh	4850 mAh
Battery life (max)	8 h	8 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.15 kg	2.25 kg
Width	376.4 mm	376.4 mm
Depth	253 mm	253 mm
Height (front)	1.97 cm	1.97 cm
Height (rear)	2.07 cm	2.07 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No

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