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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5739G-874G50BN Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700 vs Acer Aspire AS5940G-724G50BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 85identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • P8700
    • i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.53 GHz
    • 1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L2
    • Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Socket 479
    • Socket 988

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Acer

Aspire AS5739G-874G50BN Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700

Model AS5739G-874G50BN

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Acer

Aspire AS5940G-724G50BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

Model AS5940G-724G50BN

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Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightness220 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fall8 ms8 ms
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersP8700i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 988
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynClarksfield
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersR0B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.512
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHz
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.816 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology802.11 a/b/g/n802.11 a/b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® PM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial software-McAfee Internet Security Suite. -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007.-McAfee Internet Security Suite. -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007.
Bundled softwareDiffers-Acer InstantOn Arcade. -Acer Bio-Protection. -Acer Crystal Eye. -Acer GridVista. -Acer Launch Manager. -Acer Backup Manager. -Acer PowerSmart Manager. -Acer eRecovery Management. -Acer GameZone. -Acer Video Conference Manager. -Adobe Reader. -NTI Media Maker. -Microsoft Windows Live Essentials.-Acer Arcade Deluxe. -Acer InstantOn Arcade. -Acer Bio-Protection. -Acer Crystal Eye. -Acer GridVista. -Acer Launch Manager. -Acer Backup Manager. -Acer PowerSmart Manager. -Acer Recovery Management. -Acer GameZone. -Acer Video Conference Manager. -Adobe Reader. -NTI Media Maker.
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700643122
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity48.8 Wh48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs2.5 h3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers372 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers262 mm274 mm
Height (front)2.6 cm2.6 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.88 cm3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYes
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY

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