Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2333G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

133specifications compared
32differ
101identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2333G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2333G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2333G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2333G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
Processor cache type
- Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2333G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
Processor socket
- Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2333G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
Tjunction
- Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2333G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurations
- Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2333G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1x16, 2x8

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Comparison of 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb, 8573T-2333G32Mnkk
139 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model 5830TG-2432G50Mnbb View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2333G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model 8573T-2333G32Mnkk View product
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
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i3-2330M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85C ; 100C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	Not available
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
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	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
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
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
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 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)Differs	Yes	No
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 Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	53434
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	9 h	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.49 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	381.6 mm
DepthDiffers	249 mm	253 mm
Height (front)	2.54 cm	2.54 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.13 cm	3.1 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No

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