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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Comparison of 8572T, TM8172-6932
136 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.5 cm (11.6")
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-620Mi5-470UM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.33 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz1.33 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
SteppingDiffersC2K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W18 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2010
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
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
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
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 base frequencyDiffers500 MHz166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz500 MHz
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
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 architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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
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

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