Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5745DG-748G75Biks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs Acer Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

127specifications compared
53differ
74identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire AS5745DG-748G75Biks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire AS5745DG-748G75Biks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor generation
- Aspire AS5745DG-748G75Biks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire AS5745DG-748G75Biks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
- Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire AS5745DG-748G75Biks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
- Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire AS5745DG-748G75Biks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
- Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire AS5745DG-748G75Biks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.5 GT/s
- Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Aspire AS5745DG-748G75Biks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Socket 988
- Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224

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Comparison of AS5745DG-748G75Biks, AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk
173 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS5745DG-748G75Biks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model AS5745DG-748G75Biks View product	B Acer Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model AS8951G-2678G75Bnkk View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
External displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-740QM	i7-2670QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	774 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	296 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	750 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	750 GB	750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Alphanumeric	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pre-installed softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office Starter
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bing Bar Windows Live Essentials
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49024	53470
Processor codeDiffers	SLBQG	SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	31 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	5.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.8 kg
WidthDiffers	379 mm	440 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	295 mm
HeightDiffers	33 mm	39.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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