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Acer Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 vs Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 72identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS has 2 more processor threads than the Acer Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 (4 vs 2). The Acer Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 has 0.67 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS (2 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS has 1 MB more processor cache than the Acer Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 (3 MB vs 2 MB). Only the Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS has Bluetooth. Only the Acer Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 has ExpressCard slot.

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:40.6 cm (16")
    • TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:T6400
    • TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:i3-380UM
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:2
    • TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:2 GHz
    • TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:1.33 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:2 MB
    • TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:L2
    • TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:Socket 478
    • TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:BGA 1288

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182 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")29.5 cm (11.6")
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersT6400i3-380UM
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.33 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W18 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, WWAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWI-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GM45 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4047950028
Processor codeDiffersSLGJ4SLBSL
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmBGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs2.5 h6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOSBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg1.4 kg
WidthDiffers385 mm285 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm206.3 mm
Height (front)Differs3.93 cm2.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.36 cm2.91 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source

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