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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5742-6495 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs MSI Gaming GT683DX-623CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 75identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i3-370M
    • i5-2410M
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 2.5 GT/s
    • 5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Socket 988
    • BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • Arrandale
    • Sandy Bridge

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Acer

Aspire AS5742-6495 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

Model AS5742-6495

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MSI

Gaming GT683DX-623CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

Model GT683DX-623CS

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Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
External displayKnown for oneNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-370Mi5-2410M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0J1
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1823
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
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
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAlphanumeric
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902052224
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm265 mm
HeightKnown for one34 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes

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