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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G12MAss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs ASUS SG-RX066X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 91identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-3517U
    • i7-2640M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.9 GHz
    • 2.8 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • 22 nm
    • 32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Ivy Bridge
    • Sandy Bridge

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Acer

Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G12MAss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

Model 581TG-73514G12MAss

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ASUS

SG-RX066X Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop

Model SG-RX066X

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui7-2640M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1928
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610M
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cards11
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicFocus
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNo
Rear cameraKnown for oneNo
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATA
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
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 version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571453464
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR03R
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3
Battery capacityKnown for one4850 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W75 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.95 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one2.3 kg
WidthDiffers366 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm238 mm
HeightDiffers20.6 mm19 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNo
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneNo
Cables includedACAC
Remote control includedKnown for oneNo
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC
Internal modemKnown for oneNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Volume controlKnown for oneDigital
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYes

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