Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5742-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M

120specifications compared
49differ
71identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire AS5742-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire AS5742-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire AS5742-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:i7-2620M
Processor frequency
- Aspire AS5742-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:2.7 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire AS5742-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:5 GT/s
Processor cache
- Aspire AS5742-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:3 MB
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:4 MB
Processor socket
- Aspire AS5742-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:BGA 1023
Processor codename
- Aspire AS5742-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Arrandale
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of AS5742-384G50MN, TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk
151 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS5742-384G50MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model AS5742-384G50MN View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Model TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i7-2620M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
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
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
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	27
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 GHz
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	J1
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
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	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features16 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 Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
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® 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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	52231
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR041
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.58 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	254 mm	253 mm
HeightDiffers	33 mm	31 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black

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