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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS8943G-728G1.28TBn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs Acer TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 59identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 46.7 cm (18.4")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-720QM
    • i5-520M
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.8 GHz
    • 2.93 GHz

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Acer

Aspire AS8943G-728G1.28TBn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

Model AS8943G-728G1.28TBn

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Acer

TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

Model TM5740G-528G64N

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Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi5-520M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersB1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1218
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.28 TB640 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 5850AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDA
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Networking featuresDiffers802.11 b/g/nGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking typeKnown for oneWLAN, Ethernet
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers53
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0
TV-in portKnown for oneNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312247341
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBLY
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for one3.16 h
Battery capacityKnown for one4800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeDiffersBIOSBIOS, HDD, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneEPEAT
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg2.6 kg
WidthKnown for one381 mm
DepthKnown for one253 mm
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one440 x 295 x 43.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V 50 - 60Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °C

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