Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Gaming GT780-085NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

115specifications compared
58differ
57identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Blue
- Gaming GT780-085NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Gaming GT780-085NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- Gaming GT780-085NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Gaming GT780-085NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Gaming GT780-085NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
- Gaming GT780-085NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
Processor cores
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
- Gaming GT780-085NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
Processor threads
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
- Gaming GT780-085NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4

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Comparison of AS5942G-744G64Bnbk, GT780-085NL
165 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model AS5942G-744G64Bnbk View product	B MSI Gaming GT780-085NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model GT780-085NL View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-740QM	i5-2410M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2	2.0
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
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	640 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	NVIDIA
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Audio1 differ
Built-in subwooferDiffers	No	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	THX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
WWANKnown for one	Not installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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 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)	No	No
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™	No	No
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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49024	52224
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBQG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	4800 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	150 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	274 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	39.5 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one	0 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps

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