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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs MSI Gaming GT780R-081NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 61identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Blue
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-740QM
    • i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.93 GHz
    • 2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.73 GHz
    • 2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 2.5 GT/s
    • 5 GT/s

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Acer

Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

Model AS5942G-744G64Bnbk

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MSI

Gaming GT780R-081NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model GT780R-081NL

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi7-2630QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersB1D2
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1320
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB1.5 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Audio1 differ
Built-in subwooferDiffersNoYes
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
WWANKnown for oneNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter 2010, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902452219
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4800 mAh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one9
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers39.5 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one0 GB
Internal modemKnown for oneNo
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps

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