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Acer Aspire AS5742-6248 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M vs Samsung SF NP-SF510-S01US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 93identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire AS5742-6248 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black
    • SF NP-SF510-S01US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS5742-6248 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • SF NP-SF510-S01US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire AS5742-6248 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • SF NP-SF510-S01US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS5742-6248 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
    • SF NP-SF510-S01US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS5742-6248 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
    • SF NP-SF510-S01US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire AS5742-6248 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4.8 GT/s
    • SF NP-SF510-S01US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire AS5742-6248 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Socket 988
    • SF NP-SF510-S01US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
  • Tjunction
    • Aspire AS5742-6248 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:105 °C
    • SF NP-SF510-S01US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C

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152 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-450Mi3-380M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.66 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4.8 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneK0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °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)Differs1819
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
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)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) 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
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Crystal Eye Acer eRecovery Management Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Flash Player CyberLink PowerDVD (OEM, not full-featured, version) eSobi Google Toolbar McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version) Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (Reduced-functioUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)36 bit36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902250178
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h6.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.58 kg2.5 kg
Width381 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm256.5 mm
HeightKnown for one33 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.74 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.1 cm (15")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.6 cm (10.1")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.74 cm (1.08")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm (1.3")
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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