Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8472G-5454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Windows 7 Professional Black vs ASUS ROG G73JH-TZ031V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

121specifications compared
54differ
67identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 8472G-5454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Windows 7 Professional Black:35.6 cm (14")
- ROG G73JH-TZ031V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 8472G-5454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Windows 7 Professional Black:1366 x 768 pixels
- ROG G73JH-TZ031V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- TravelMate 8472G-5454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Windows 7 Professional Black:Intel® Core™ i5
- ROG G73JH-TZ031V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate 8472G-5454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Windows 7 Professional Black:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ROG G73JH-TZ031V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate 8472G-5454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Windows 7 Professional Black:i5-450M
- ROG G73JH-TZ031V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
Processor cores
- TravelMate 8472G-5454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Windows 7 Professional Black:2
- ROG G73JH-TZ031V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
Processor threads
- TravelMate 8472G-5454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Windows 7 Professional Black:4
- ROG G73JH-TZ031V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate 8472G-5454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Windows 7 Professional Black:2.66 GHz
- ROG G73JH-TZ031V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz

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Comparison of 8472G-5454G50MNKK, G73JH-TZ031V
168 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 8472G-5454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Windows 7 Professional Black Model 8472G-5454G50MNKK View product	B ASUS ROG G73JH-TZ031V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model G73JH-TZ031V View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	i7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	13
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	4 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M	AMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	AMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Not available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.024 GB
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ports & interfaces3 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 quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
TV-out	No	No
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
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® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	49024
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTZ	SLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	8.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5200 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	150 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	- ACPI 3.0 - DMI 2.0 - Mobile PC2002 - Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	3.85 kg
WidthDiffers	345 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	249 mm	310 mm
HeightKnown for one	32 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.89 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.68 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EAX Advanced HD 4.0
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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