Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs MSI GT70 0NC-006CS

133specifications compared
53differ
80identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Market positioning
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Business
- GT70 0NC-006CS:Gaming
Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GT70 0NC-006CS:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
- GT70 0NC-006CS:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:HD
- GT70 0NC-006CS:Full HD
Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
- GT70 0NC-006CS:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GT70 0NC-006CS:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
- GT70 0NC-006CS:i7-3610QM
Processor cores
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2
- GT70 0NC-006CS:4

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Comparison of 8573-52454G12Mtkk, GT70 0NC-006CS
174 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Model 8573-52454G12Mtkk View product	B MSI GT70 0NC-006CS View product
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Gaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2450M	i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket G2
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	750 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	THX TruStudio PRO
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit LAN, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
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 Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53452	64899
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04Z	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	6000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	31 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
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
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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