Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 vs Acer TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02

120specifications compared
35differ
85identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 has 2 more processor threads than the Acer TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02 (4 vs 2). The Acer 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 has 1.33 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02 (2.53 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Acer 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 has 17 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02 (35 W vs 18 W). Only the Acer 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 has Intel Trusted Execution Technology. Only the Acer 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 has Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT).

Display diagonal
- 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02:29.5 cm (11.6")
Processor family
- 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:Intel® Core™ i5
- TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:i5-540M
- TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02:U5400
Processor threads
- 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:4
- TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02:2
Processor frequency
- 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:2.53 GHz
- TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02:1.2 GHz
Processor socket
- 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:BGA 956
- TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02:BGA 1288
Stepping
- 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:C2
- TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02:K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:35 W
- TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02:18 W

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Comparison of 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02, TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02
132 specifications	A Acer 8572T-544G50MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 View product	B Acer TimelineX 8172Z-U543G32N + SV.WNBAF.A02 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	200 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-540M	U5400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.07 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.2 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Pentium U5000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	18 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	1
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	500 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer 3G Connection Manager, Acer Backup Manager, Acer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Office Ready (Service Pack 2), Norton Online Backup, Acer Bio-Protection, Corel WinDVD, NTI Media Mak	Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Norton Online Backup, Acer Bio-Protection, Instant View, Corel WinDVD, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Microsoft Silverlight, Skype, Windows Live Essentials — Wave 3.2 (Mail, Photo Gallery, Li
Processor special features10 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 lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	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 Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
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 TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43544	49156
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1/4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBUH
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	1.35 kg
WidthDiffers	379 mm	285 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	206.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.77 cm	2.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.2 cm	2.91 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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