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Acer Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 vs HP G72-a16ED Notebook PC

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 57identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

The HP G72-a16ED Notebook PC has 2 more processor threads than the Acer Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 (4 vs 2). The HP G72-a16ED Notebook PC has 0.26 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 (2.26 GHz vs 2 GHz). The HP G72-a16ED Notebook PC 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 Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 has docking connector. 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")
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:1366 x 768 pixels
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:T6400
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:i3-350M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:2
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:2 GHz
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:2 MB
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire AS6930-6235 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:L2
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:Smart Cache

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Comparison of AS6930-6235, G72-a16ED Notebook PC
178 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersT6400i3-350M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0C2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1017
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 4500MHDUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.274 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAltec Lansing
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
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetEthernet, Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWI-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GM45 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Online Backup Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Internet Explorer, Windows Live Messenger, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player
Processor special features15 differ
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers4047943529
Processor codeDiffersSLGJ4SLBPL
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers385 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm269 mm
Height (front)Differs3.93 cm3.24 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.36 cm3.74 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina

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