Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium vs Acer Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 60identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:43.2 cm (17")
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:1440 x 900 pixels
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:16:10
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:16:9
  • Display brightness
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:220 cd/m²
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:200 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:T6400
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:i3-370M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:2
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:2 GHz
    • Aspire 5742G-374G50MNKK:2.4 GHz

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157 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersT6400i3-370M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1018
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GTAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWI-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard special featuresKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard easy keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard euro keyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4047949020
Processor codeDiffersSLGJ4SLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, SupervisorBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.8 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers402 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm253 mm
Height (front)Differs4.1 cm2.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.39 cm3.4 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92Unknown — not stated by the source

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