Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs ASUS ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

130specifications compared
41differ
89identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM has 2 more processor cores than the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M (4 vs 2). The ASUS ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM has 4 more processor threads than the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M (8 vs 4). The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM (2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). Only the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M has Bluetooth. Only the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M has docking connector.

Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
Processor cores
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
Processor threads
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:4
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:3 MB
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
- ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Smart Cache

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Comparison of 8573TG-2334G32MIKK, G53SX-S1178V
168 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2334G32MIKK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model 8573TG-2334G32MIKK View product	B ASUS ROG G53SX-S1178V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model G53SX-S1178V View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2330M	i7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	85C ; 100C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	750 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	EAX Advanced HD 5.0
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio system full duplexKnown 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
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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 ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
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 connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 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)Differs	No	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 TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53434	52219
Processor codeDiffers	SR04J	SR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	74 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.7 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.5 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.92 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	391 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	297 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.54 cm	3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.1 cm	6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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