Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M vs MSI GT60 0NC-022CS

120specifications compared
47differ
73identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:35.6 cm (14")
- GT60 0NC-022CS:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1366 x 768 pixels
- GT60 0NC-022CS:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:Intel® Core™ i3
- GT60 0NC-022CS:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- GT60 0NC-022CS:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:i3-2357M
- GT60 0NC-022CS:i7-3610QM
Processor cores
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:2
- GT60 0NC-022CS:4
Processor threads
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:4
- GT60 0NC-022CS:8
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1.3 GHz
- GT60 0NC-022CS:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of 8481-32352G32ncc, GT60 0NC-022CS
167 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Model 8481-32352G32ncc View product	B MSI GT60 0NC-022CS View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2357M	i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	750 GB
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	THX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type III	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel UM67 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64899
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	9
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.79 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	329 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	240 mm	267 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.23 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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