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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5542-303G32Mn AMD Athlon M300 vs Acer Aspire AS5741G-434G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 43identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD Athlon
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • M300
    • i5-430M
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 1 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L2
    • Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • 3 GB
    • 4 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • DDR2-SDRAM
    • DDR3-SDRAM

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Acer

Aspire AS5542-303G32Mn AMD Athlon M300

Model AS5542-303G32Mn

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Acer

Aspire AS5741G-434G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

Model AS5741G-434G32Mn

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Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 ms
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersM300i5-430M
Processor coresKnown for one2
Processor threadsKnown for one4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1288
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneC2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 W
TjunctionKnown for one105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one17
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers667 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4200NVIDIA GeForce 320M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDnVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking features802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
Networking typeKnown for oneWLAN, Ethernet
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® HM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneNo
Compatible operating systemsWindowsWindows
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one43537
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBPM
Processor package sizeKnown for onerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNo
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.6 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs383 x 250 x 37 mm381 x 253 x 34 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Power requirements100 - 240V 50 - 60Hz100 - 240V 50 - 60Hz
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/s
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAh

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