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Acer Aspire TimelineX AS4820TG-484G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-853NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2760QM

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 66differ
  • 72identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire TimelineX AS4820TG-484G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Black, Silver
    • Gaming GT683DXR-853NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2760QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire TimelineX AS4820TG-484G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Gaming GT683DXR-853NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2760QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire TimelineX AS4820TG-484G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT683DXR-853NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2760QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire TimelineX AS4820TG-484G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT683DXR-853NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2760QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire TimelineX AS4820TG-484G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT683DXR-853NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2760QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire TimelineX AS4820TG-484G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • Gaming GT683DXR-853NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2760QM:i7-2760QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire TimelineX AS4820TG-484G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2
    • Gaming GT683DXR-853NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2760QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire TimelineX AS4820TG-484G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4
    • Gaming GT683DXR-853NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2760QM:8

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Comparison of AS4820TG-484G50Mnks, GT683DXR-853NL
193 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
External displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi7-2760QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-2700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2024
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXC, xD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1300 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Rear cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2010 StarterUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295253474
Processor codeDiffersSLC26SR02R
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers25.4 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source

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