Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7740G-624G50Bn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium Blac vs Acer Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 62identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 7740G-624G50Bn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium Blac:Black
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7740G-624G50Bn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium Blac:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:46.7 cm (18.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 7740G-624G50Bn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium Blac:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 7740G-624G50Bn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium Blac:HD+
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7740G-624G50Bn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium Blac:i7-620M
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 7740G-624G50Bn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium Blac:2
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 7740G-624G50Bn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium Blac:4
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 7740G-624G50Bn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Home Premium Blac:3.33 GHz
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:2.8 GHz

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138 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-620Mi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.33 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
Bus typeDMIDMI
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)Differs2012
ECC supported by processorNoNo
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.28 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Number of SSDs installed00
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), SDMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850
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
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers45
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
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 Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4356043122
Processor codeDiffersSLBPESLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg4.6 kg
WidthDiffers411 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm295 mm
Height (front)Differs4 cm3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.5 cm4.38 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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