Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481-2638G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M vs Acer K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%

129specifications compared
48differ
81identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-2638G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:35.6 cm (14")
- K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-2638G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:Intel® Core™ i7
- K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-2638G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-2638G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:i7-2637M
- K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:i3-380M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-2638G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:1.7 GHz
- K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:2.53 GHz
System bus rate
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-2638G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:5 GT/s
- K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:2.5 GT/s
Processor cache
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-2638G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:4 MB
- K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:3 MB
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-2638G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:L3
- K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:Smart Cache

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Comparison of 8481-2638G38nkk, K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%
146 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481-2638G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Model 8481-2638G38nkk View product	B Acer K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2637M	i3-380M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	PGA988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	384 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	2	1
HDD capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	AMD Radeon HD 6370M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
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
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	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
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	54618	50178
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	329 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	2400 mm	253 mm
HeightDiffers	22.3 mm	34.2 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
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
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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