Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security

136specifications compared
34differ
102identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M has 1.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security (2.4 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Acer Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M has 17 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security (35 W vs 18 W). The Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security has 15°C more tjunction than the Acer Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M (105 °C vs 90 °C). Only the Acer Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M has card reader integrated. Only the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security has Bluetooth.

Display diagonal
- Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor model
- Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:i3-330UM
Processor frequency
- Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:1.2 GHz
Processor socket
- Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:BGA 1288
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:35 W
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:18 W
Tjunction
- Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:90 °C
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:18
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:9
Internal memory
- Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4 GB
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:3 GB

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Comparison of AS5820TG-374G32Mnks, TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security
153 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS5820TG-374G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model AS5820TG-374G32Mnks View product	B Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i3-330UM
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.2 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	18 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 5470	Intel HD
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	500 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.5 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad + Scroll zone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office (SP2) McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Microsoft Office Personal 2007 (SP2) (Japan) Microsoft Works SE 9 (Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, UK & U.S.) Microsoft Works 9 Microsoft Works 8.5 Adobe Flash Player 10 Adobe Reader 9.1 eSobi Google Setup Google T	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	49021
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SLBUG
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	6600 mAh	63 Wh
Battery life (max)	8 h	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	66.6 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	Wi-Fi	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	379 mm	285 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	206.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.4 cm	2.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.14 cm	2.91 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	379 x 250 x 24 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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