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Acer Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Samsung E NP-E3520-A01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 82identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black
    • E NP-E3520-A01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • E NP-E3520-A01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • E NP-E3520-A01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • E NP-E3520-A01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
    • E NP-E3520-A01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
    • E NP-E3520-A01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
    • E NP-E3520-A01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire AS5742-6430 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Arrandale
    • E NP-E3520-A01DE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Sandy Bridge

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
External displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1923
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNot available
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 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers03
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A50MIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017852224
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h4.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm256.2 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.49 cm
HeightKnown for one34 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source495 x 299 x 84 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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