Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop vs Acer AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk

134specifications compared
54differ
80identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Black
- AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:Blue
Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
- AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:i7-740QM
Processor cores
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2
- AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:4
Processor threads
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:4
- AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:8
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
- AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:1.73 GHz
System bus rate
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:5 GT/s
- AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:2.5 GT/s

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Comparison of 8573T-2314G50Mnkk, AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk
166 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop Model 8573T-2314G50Mnkk View product	B Acer AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	13
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.93 GHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	296 mm²
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 5650
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Not available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	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	3.0+HS	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	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 portDiffers	No	Yes
Combo headphone/mic port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	49024
Processor codeDiffers	SR04S	SLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	3 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3 kg
Width	382 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	274 mm
HeightKnown for one	31 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3D	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC - DC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express

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