Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs Acer TravelMate 7740-434G32N

125specifications compared
52differ
73identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Black, Silver
- TravelMate 7740-434G32N:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:46.7 cm (18.4")
- TravelMate 7740-434G32N:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- TravelMate 7740-434G32N:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- TravelMate 7740-434G32N:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- TravelMate 7740-434G32N:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
- TravelMate 7740-434G32N:i5-430M
Processor cores
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
- TravelMate 7740-434G32N:2
Processor threads
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
- TravelMate 7740-434G32N:4

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Comparison of 8943, TravelMate 7740-434G32N
158 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model 8943 View product	B Acer TravelMate 7740-434G32N View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i5-430M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one	640 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.024 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.125 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	43537
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	71 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	3.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	410 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	275 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.1 cm	2.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.38 cm	3.55 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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