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Acer Aspire 5738PG-6773 vs MSI Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 54identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5738PG-6773:Blue
    • Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5738PG-6773:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5738PG-6773:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 5738PG-6773:16:9
    • Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:16:10
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5738PG-6773:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5738PG-6773:T6600
    • Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5738PG-6773:2
    • Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5738PG-6773:2.2 GHz
    • Megabook GX740-236NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 5738PG-6773, GX740-236NL
157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT6600i5-450M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °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)Differs1118
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 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
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000BASE-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWiindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers3725549022
Processor codeDiffersSLGF5SLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers48.8 W120 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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm278 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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