Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7741G-384G64Mnsk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6550M Linux Linpus Silver vs Samsung RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

129specifications compared
44differ
85identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 7741G-384G64Mnsk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6550M Linux Linpus Silver:Silver
- RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Grey
Display diagonal
- Aspire 7741G-384G64Mnsk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6550M Linux Linpus Silver:43.9 cm (17.3")
- RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 7741G-384G64Mnsk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6550M Linux Linpus Silver:1600 x 900 pixels
- RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- Aspire 7741G-384G64Mnsk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6550M Linux Linpus Silver:HD+
- RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:HD
Processor family
- Aspire 7741G-384G64Mnsk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6550M Linux Linpus Silver:Intel® Core™ i3
- RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire 7741G-384G64Mnsk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6550M Linux Linpus Silver:Intel® Core™ i3
- RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 7741G-384G64Mnsk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6550M Linux Linpus Silver:i3-380M
- RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
Processor frequency
- Aspire 7741G-384G64Mnsk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6550M Linux Linpus Silver:2.53 GHz
- RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of 7741G-384G64Mnsk, NP-RC520-S03TR
173 specifications	A Acer Aspire 7741G-384G64Mnsk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6550M Linux Linpus Silver Model 7741G-384G64Mnsk View product	B Samsung RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model NP-RC520-S03TR View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD+	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i5-2410M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity	640 GB	640 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	640 GB	640 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 6550M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD, Intel	Intel, 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	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
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
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
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
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
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
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	104
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux Linpus	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung Update Plus Kolay Ekran Yöneticisi Kolay Hızlanma Yöneticisi Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Destek Merkezi Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)	No	No
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	52224
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.48 kg
WidthDiffers	415 mm	381.7 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	256.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.92 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.51 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	381.7 x 256.5 x 29.2 mm
HeightKnown for one	34.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3D	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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