Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 2930 vs ASUS NX90JQ-YZ060V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

114specifications compared
55differ
59identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 2930:Black
- NX90JQ-YZ060V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- Aspire 2930:30.7 cm (12.1")
- NX90JQ-YZ060V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 2930:1366 x 768 pixels
- NX90JQ-YZ060V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire 2930:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- NX90JQ-YZ060V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire 2930:T6400
- NX90JQ-YZ060V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- Aspire 2930:2
- NX90JQ-YZ060V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
Processor threads
- Aspire 2930:2
- NX90JQ-YZ060V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
Processor frequency
- Aspire 2930:2 GHz
- NX90JQ-YZ060V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 2930, NX90JQ-YZ060V
157 specifications	A Acer Aspire 2930 View product	B ASUS NX90JQ-YZ060V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model NX90JQ-YZ060V View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	T6400	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 988
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Clarksfield
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	12 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	1.28 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.759 GB	1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
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) portsDiffers	1	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	40479	43122
Processor codeDiffers	SLGJ4	SLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5600 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.07 kg	4.4 kg
WidthDiffers	304.8 mm	530 mm
DepthDiffers	228.6 mm	280 mm
Height (front)Differs	4.06 cm	3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.56 cm	3.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeDiffers	100 - 240 V	AC/DC
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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