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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5542G-304G50Mn AMD Athlon M300 vs MSI Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 34identical
  • 101known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:9
    • 16:10
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD Athlon
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • M300
    • i5-450M
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz

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163 specifications
A

Acer

Aspire AS5542G-304G50Mn AMD Athlon M300

Model AS5542G-304G50Mn

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B

MSI

Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

Model GX740-238NE

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²
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 modelDiffersM300i5-450M
Processor coresKnown for one2
Processor threadsKnown for one4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4.8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988
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 oneK0
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 one18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4570AMD Radeon HD 5870
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
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.304 GB1.024 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
Line-inKnown for oneYes
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one11
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for one49022
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBTZ
Processor package sizeKnown for onerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Known for one3 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one2.5 h
Battery recharge time (on)Known for one3.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm278 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.3 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.95 cm
HeightKnown for one37 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYes
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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