Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5742G-374G50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 59identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire AS5742G-374G50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS5742G-374G50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire AS5742G-374G50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS5742G-374G50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
    • ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:i7-2820QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire AS5742G-374G50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
    • ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire AS5742G-374G50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
    • ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS5742G-374G50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
    • ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire AS5742G-374G50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB
    • ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:8 MB

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Comparison of AS5742G-374G50, W520
170 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-370Mi7-2820QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1823
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel, NVIDIA
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 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features17 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 Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902052227
Processor codeDiffersSLBUKSR00U
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.9 h
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W170 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.11 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm372.8 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm245.1 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.16 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.58 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.3 cm (14.7")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.5 cm (9.65")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm (1.26")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.58 cm (1.41")
HeightKnown for one34 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProfessional

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