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

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  • 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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174 specifications
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket G2
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio PRO
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit LAN, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345264899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04ZUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers31 mm55 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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