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Acer Aspire AS5742-6690 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Acer TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H

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  • 6differ
  • 107identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire AS5742-6690 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M has 140 GB more total storage capacity than the Acer TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H (640 GB vs 500 GB). The Acer Aspire AS5742-6690 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M has 140 GB more HDD capacity than the Acer TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H (640 GB vs 500 GB). The Acer TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H has 30 mm more width than the Acer Aspire AS5742-6690 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M (381 mm vs 351 mm). Only the Acer TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H has cable lock slot. Discrete graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics on the Acer Aspire AS5742-6690 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M, AMD Radeon HD 6370M on the Acer TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H.

  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire AS5742-6690 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:640 GB
    • TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H:500 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • Aspire AS5742-6690 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:640 GB
    • TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H:500 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire AS5742-6690 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® HD Graphics
    • TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H:AMD Radeon HD 6370M
  • Graphics card family
    • Aspire AS5742-6690 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel
    • TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H:AMD
  • Cable lock slot
    • Aspire AS5742-6690 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:No
    • TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H:Yes
  • Width
    • Aspire AS5742-6690 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:351 mm
    • TM 5742G-384G50Mnss Intel i3-380M/4GB/500GB/ATI6370/W7H:381 mm

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152 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modeli3-380Mi3-380M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequency2.53 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketPGA988PGA988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction90 °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)1919
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 6370M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
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)667 MHz667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
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
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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 TechnologyNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)36 bit36 bit
Processor ARK ID5017850178
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
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, Supervisor
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight2.6 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers351 mm381 mm
Depth253 mm253 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm
HeightKnown for one34 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240V AC
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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