Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX 5820T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M vs Acer TravelMate 5742-463G32Mn

134specifications compared
26differ
108identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire TimelineX 5820T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate 5742-463G32Mn:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire TimelineX 5820T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate 5742-463G32Mn:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX 5820T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:i3-350M
- TravelMate 5742-463G32Mn:i5-460M
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX 5820T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.26 GHz
- TravelMate 5742-463G32Mn:2.53 GHz
Stepping
- Aspire TimelineX 5820T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:C2
- TravelMate 5742-463G32Mn:K0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire TimelineX 5820T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:17
- TravelMate 5742-463G32Mn:19
Optical drive type
- Aspire TimelineX 5820T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:DVD Super Multi
- TravelMate 5742-463G32Mn:DVD Super Multi DL
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire TimelineX 5820T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Intel® GMA X4500
- TravelMate 5742-463G32Mn:Intel HD

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Comparison of 5820T, TravelMate 5742-463G32Mn
156 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX 5820T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M Model 5820T View product	B Acer TravelMate 5742-463G32Mn View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
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 brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-350M	i5-460M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	3 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500	Intel HD
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HDA	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A 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
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	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
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard easy keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
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 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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43529	50179
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPL	SLC22
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	379 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.4 cm	2.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.14 cm	3.42 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 h

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