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Acer Aspire AS5742-3382G25MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Acer Aspire AS5742-482G32MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 127identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS5742-3382G25MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Aspire AS5742-482G32MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire AS5742-3382G25MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Aspire AS5742-482G32MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS5742-3382G25MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • Aspire AS5742-482G32MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS5742-3382G25MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
    • Aspire AS5742-482G32MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire AS5742-3382G25MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
    • Aspire AS5742-482G32MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288
  • Tjunction
    • Aspire AS5742-3382G25MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C
    • Aspire AS5742-482G32MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:105 °C
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Aspire AS5742-3382G25MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:19
    • Aspire AS5742-482G32MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:20
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire AS5742-3382G25MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:250 GB
    • Aspire AS5742-482G32MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:320 GB

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Comparison of AS5742-3382G25MN, AS5742-482G32MN
145 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
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 brightness200 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi5-480M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1920
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SDMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Number of built-in speakers11
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR2.1+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad + Scroll zone
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareMicrosoft Office 2010 Microsoft Office Starter 2010 McAfee Internet Security SuiteMicrosoft Office 2010 Microsoft Office Starter 2010 McAfee Internet Security Suite
Bundled softwareAcer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe Flash Player 10 Adobe Reader 9.1 eSobi Google Toolbar Norton Online Backup MyWinLocker Cyberlink PowerDVD NTI Media Maker Acer Crystal Eye Microsoft Silverlight Skype Windows Live Essentials - Wave 3.2 Acer Identity Card AcerAcer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe Flash Player 10 Adobe Reader 9.1 eSobi Google Toolbar Norton Online Backup MyWinLocker Cyberlink PowerDVD NTI Media Maker Acer Crystal Eye Microsoft Silverlight Skype Windows Live Essentials - Wave 3.2 Acer Identity Card Acer
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017852952
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLC26
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity4400 mAh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)3.5 h3.5 h
Battery recharge time2 h2 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, SupervisorBIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.6 kg2.6 kg
Width381 mm381 mm
Depth253 mm253 mm
Height (front)2.5 cm2.5 cm
Height (rear)3.4 cm3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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