Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8573TG-2313G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs MSI Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 91identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate 8573TG-2313G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Black
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black, Grey
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 8573TG-2313G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate 8573TG-2313G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:HD
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 8573TG-2313G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate 8573TG-2313G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 8573TG-2313G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate 8573TG-2313G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate 8573TG-2313G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:4
    • Gaming GT683R-433FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8

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Comparison of 8573TG-2313G32Mnkk, GT683R-433FR
186 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Display2 differ
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
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2120
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX
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
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 1024 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffersMicrosoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live EssentialsOffice 2010 Starter
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStarCraft 2
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222052219
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
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 powerDiffers90 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEEUnknown — 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 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers31 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one120-230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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