Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738DZG-444G32Mn vs Acer Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi

112specifications compared
59differ
53identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5738DZG-444G32Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5738DZG-444G32Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire 5738DZG-444G32Mn:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
- Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 5738DZG-444G32Mn:T4400
- Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:i5-520M
Processor threads
- Aspire 5738DZG-444G32Mn:2
- Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5738DZG-444G32Mn:2.2 GHz
- Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5738DZG-444G32Mn:1 MB
- Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 5738DZG-444G32Mn:L2
- Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:Smart Cache

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Comparison of Aspire 5738DZG-444G32Mn, Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi
148 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5738DZG-444G32Mn View product	B Acer Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	T4400	i5-520M
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
SteppingDiffers	R0	C2
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
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	18
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	640 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	5
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	- Acer Arcade Deluxe - Acer Backup Manager - Acer eRecovery Manager - Acer Crystal Eye - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Adobe Flash Player - Adobe Reader - NTI Media Maker	Acer Arcade Deluxe, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer GameZone, Acer Video Conference Manager, Adobe Reader, NTI Media Maker
Trial softwareKnown for one	- McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 - Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	40739	47341
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGJL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	4.6 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	440 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	295 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.6 cm	3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	4.38 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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