Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8572T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM

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  • 99specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 69identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 8572T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate 8572T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 8572T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:i7-620M
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:i5-470UM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate 8572T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:3.33 GHz
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.86 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 8572T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:2.66 GHz
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.33 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 8572T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:4 MB
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate 8572T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:Smart Cache
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:L3
  • Stepping
    • TravelMate 8572T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:C2
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:K0

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136 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-620Mi5-470UM
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.33 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz1.33 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketBGA 1288BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingDiffersC2K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W18 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2010
ECC supported by processorNoNo
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz500 MHz
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4356050026
Processor codeDiffersSLBPESLBXP
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source284 x 206 x 29 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo

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