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Acer Aspire AS5742G-384G32MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs HP EliteBook LG732EA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 64identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G32MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • EliteBook LG732EA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G32MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • EliteBook LG732EA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G32MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • EliteBook LG732EA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G32MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • EliteBook LG732EA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:i5-2540M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G32MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
    • EliteBook LG732EA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G32MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
    • EliteBook LG732EA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G32MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
    • EliteBook LG732EA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire AS5742G-384G32MN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Arrandale
    • EliteBook LG732EA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M:Sandy Bridge

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176 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi5-2540M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1926
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows XP/Vista/7Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security 2011
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® 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 one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017850072
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR046
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.73 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm250.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.1 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Manageability featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 3D DriveGuard
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C

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