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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73516G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs ASUS K55VM-SX024V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 95identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-3517U
    • i5-3210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3 GHz
    • 3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.9 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 17 W
    • 35 W
  • PCI Express configurations
    • 1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Acer

Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73516G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U

Model 581TG-73516G52Mass

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B

ASUS

K55VM-SX024V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

Model K55VM-SX024V

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Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneAluminium
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-3210M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1925
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers520 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one20 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 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 version1.001.00
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)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 KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571465708
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers4850 mAh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers366 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for one20.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo

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