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Acer Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Lenovo Essential G470ah Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 84identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black
    • Essential G470ah Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Copper
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Essential G470ah Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Essential G470ah Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • Essential G470ah Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
    • Essential G470ah Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
    • Essential G470ah Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
    • Essential G470ah Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Arrandale
    • Essential G470ah Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of AS5742-6430, G470ah
155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackCopper
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi3-2310M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1921
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 6370M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelATI
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
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
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Basic
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office StarterUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017852220
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04S
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm340 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm231.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.72 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.44 cm
HeightKnown for one34 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power supply typeDiffersACAC/DC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD A50MUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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