Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5943G-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium vs HP ENVY 14-1140ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 67identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5943G-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ENVY 14-1140ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:36.8 cm (14.5")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5943G-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ENVY 14-1140ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5943G-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ENVY 14-1140ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5943G-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium:i5-430M
    • ENVY 14-1140ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5943G-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium:2
    • ENVY 14-1140ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5943G-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium:4
    • ENVY 14-1140ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5943G-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium:2.53 GHz
    • ENVY 14-1140ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5943G-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium:2.26 GHz
    • ENVY 14-1140ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of 5943G-434G64MN, 14-1140ep
151 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")36.8 cm (14.5")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-430Mi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC2B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1712
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.714 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDBeats
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353743122
Processor codeDiffersSLBPMSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells88
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm356 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm237 mm
Height (front)Differs2.4 cm2.77 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.94 cm2.82 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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