Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5736Z vs Acer Aspire 8943G

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  • 86specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 49identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5736Z:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire 8943G:46.7 cm (18.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5736Z:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire 8943G:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5736Z:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
    • Aspire 8943G:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5736Z:T4500
    • Aspire 8943G:i5-450M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5736Z:2
    • Aspire 8943G:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5736Z:2.3 GHz
    • Aspire 8943G:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5736Z:1 MB
    • Aspire 8943G:3 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire 5736Z:800 MHz
    • Aspire 8943G:1066 MHz

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Comparison of Aspire 5736Z, Aspire 8943G
151 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT4500i5-450M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
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
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MAMD Radeon HD 5650
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
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 source766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Home Theater7
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers35
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
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 chipsetDiffersIntel® GL40 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 StarterWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2010 Microsoft Office Starter 2010 McAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Adobe Reader 9.1 eSobi Google Toolbar Norton Online Backup Security Multimedia Cyberlink PowerDVD NTI Media Maker Gaming Communication and ISP Acer Crystal Eye Microsoft Silverlight Windows Live Essentials -Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
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 sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4292549022
Processor codeDiffersSLGZCSLBTZ
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh4800 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one48.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg4.6 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm295 mm
Height (front)Differs3.4 cm3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.5 cm4.38 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC - DC
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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