Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs ASUS K50AF-SX015X laptop AMD Athlon M320

59specifications compared
32differ
27identical
100known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Black, Silver
- K50AF-SX015X laptop AMD Athlon M320:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:46.7 cm (18.4")
- K50AF-SX015X laptop AMD Athlon M320:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- K50AF-SX015X laptop AMD Athlon M320:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor manufacturer
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel
- K50AF-SX015X laptop AMD Athlon M320:AMD
Processor family
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- K50AF-SX015X laptop AMD Athlon M320:AMD Athlon
Processor model
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
- K50AF-SX015X laptop AMD Athlon M320:M320
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
- K50AF-SX015X laptop AMD Athlon M320:2.1 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:6 MB
- K50AF-SX015X laptop AMD Athlon M320:1 MB

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Comparison of 8943, K50AF-SX015X
159 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model 8943 View product	B ASUS K50AF-SX015X laptop AMD Athlon M320 Model K50AF-SX015X View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
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
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD Athlon
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	M320
Processor coresKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Clarksfield	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	B1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	774 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	296 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	6 GB
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
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one	640 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5145
Graphics card familyKnown for one	AMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	No
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	HD SRS PS
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	88
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 cm
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security 2009
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	1.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	43122	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBLY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	71 Wh	2200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	370 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	256 mm
Height (rear)Differs	4.38 cm	3.55 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA

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