Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks Intel® Pentium® P6100 vs MSI Gaming GT780R-233NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

124specifications compared
62differ
62identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire TimelineX 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks Intel® Pentium® P6100:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Gaming GT780R-233NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire TimelineX 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks Intel® Pentium® P6100:1366 x 768 pixels
- Gaming GT780R-233NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire TimelineX 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks Intel® Pentium® P6100:Intel® Pentium®
- Gaming GT780R-233NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks Intel® Pentium® P6100:P6100
- Gaming GT780R-233NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
Processor cores
- Aspire TimelineX 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks Intel® Pentium® P6100:2
- Gaming GT780R-233NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
Processor threads
- Aspire TimelineX 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks Intel® Pentium® P6100:2
- Gaming GT780R-233NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
System bus rate
- Aspire TimelineX 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks Intel® Pentium® P6100:2.5 GT/s
- Gaming GT780R-233NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
Processor cache
- Aspire TimelineX 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks Intel® Pentium® P6100:3 MB
- Gaming GT780R-233NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB

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Comparison of 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks, GT780R-233NE
161 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks Intel® Pentium® P6100 Model 5820TZG-P614G32Mnks View product	B MSI Gaming GT780R-233NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model GT780R-233NE View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
External displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	P6100	i7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium P6000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	1	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	15	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	1.5 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	2
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	THX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
WWANKnown for one	Not installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	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 quantityDiffers	0	1
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-out	No	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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 Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50175	52219
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUR	SR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	9	9
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	379 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	31.4 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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