Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5733-376G64Mikk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

138specifications compared
49differ
89identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire AS5733-376G64Mikk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire AS5733-376G64Mikk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire AS5733-376G64Mikk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
System bus rate
- Aspire AS5733-376G64Mikk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.5 GT/s
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
Processor codename
- Aspire AS5733-376G64Mikk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Arrandale
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Sandy Bridge
Stepping
- Aspire AS5733-376G64Mikk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:K0
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:J1
Tjunction
- Aspire AS5733-376G64Mikk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:90 °C
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C
PCI Express configurations
- Aspire AS5733-376G64Mikk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1x16
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of AS5733-376G64Mikk, TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK
179 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS5733-376G64Mikk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model AS5733-376G64Mikk View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model TM8573TG-2438G50MIKK View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i5-2430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs	2	0
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, AC3, MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
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) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	53450
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor	BIOS, User
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight	2.6 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	382 mm
Depth	253 mm	253 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 x 253 x 31 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one	38.1 cm (15")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	25.3 cm (9.96")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	2.49 cm (0.98")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	3.38 cm (1.33")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	434 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	326 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	87 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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