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Acer TravelMate 8572TG-564G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M Laptop vs ASUS K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 77identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate 8572TG-564G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M Laptop:Black
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Brown
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 8572TG-564G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate 8572TG-564G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 8572TG-564G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M Laptop:i5-560M
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate 8572TG-564G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M Laptop:2
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate 8572TG-564G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M Laptop:4
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate 8572TG-564G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 8572TG-564G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M Laptop:2.66 GHz
    • K55VD-SX441H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz

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188 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-560Mi7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersK0E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2024
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 310MNVIDIA® GeForce® 610M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4965371459
Processor codeDiffersSLBTTSR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
HeightKnown for one32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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