Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738DGZ-4103 vs MSI F Series FX600-005NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 64identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:Blue
    • F Series FX600-005NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
    • F Series FX600-005NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:T4400
    • F Series FX600-005NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:2
    • F Series FX600-005NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:2.2 GHz
    • F Series FX600-005NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:1 MB
    • F Series FX600-005NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:L2
    • F Series FX600-005NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:Socket 478
    • F Series FX600-005NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Socket 988

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Comparison of Aspire 5738DGZ-4103, FX600-005NL
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
Displayidentical
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT4400i5-450M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1118
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4570NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 325M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.304 GB1.024 GB
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 source766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabite EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000BASE-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard function keysKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4073949022
Processor codeDiffersSLGJLSLBTZ
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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers48.8 W90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.4 kg
DepthDiffers250 mm249 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3.76 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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