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Acer Aspire 5538 vs Acer Extensa 5635G-654G25MN

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 45identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5538:AMD
    • Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5538:AMD Athlon
    • Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5538:L310
    • Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:T6570
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5538:1.2 GHz
    • Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5538:1 MB
    • Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:2 MB
  • Internal memory type
    • Aspire 5538:DDR2-SDRAM
    • Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Memory clock speed
    • Aspire 5538:667 MHz
    • Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:1066 MHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 5538:320 GB
    • Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:250 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 5538, Extensa 5635G-654G25MN
130 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersL310T6570
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers667 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.048 GB1.791 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11b/g/Draft-N802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M780GIntel® GM45 Express
Software2 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareDiffersMicrosoft Works 9.0 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial CyberLink PowerDirector trial version McAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day trial version- McAfee Internet Security Suite
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia Acer Crystal Eye Acer GridVista Acer GameZone Acer Game Console Acer Backup Manager Acer eRecovery Management Adobe Reader Adobe Flash Player Google Toolbar Google Desktop NTI Media Maker- Acer Recovery Management - Acer GridVista - Adobe Reader / Adobe Flash Player - Google Toolbar / Google Desktop - Corel WinDVD - Microsoft Office Ready 2007 - Microsoft Windows Live Essentials - NTI Media Maker / NTI Shadow
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneVista Home Premium Vista Home BasicUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42841
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)3.5 h3.5 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time (on)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - Wi-Fi
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm243.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.64 cm2.44 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.08 cm3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source

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