Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738PZG-444G50M vs Acer Aspire 5740-334G32MN

115specifications compared
39differ
76identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire 5738PZG-444G50M:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
- Aspire 5740-334G32MN:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 5738PZG-444G50M:T4400
- Aspire 5740-334G32MN:i3-330M
Processor threads
- Aspire 5738PZG-444G50M:2
- Aspire 5740-334G32MN:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5738PZG-444G50M:2.2 GHz
- Aspire 5740-334G32MN:2.13 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5738PZG-444G50M:1 MB
- Aspire 5740-334G32MN:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 5738PZG-444G50M:L2
- Aspire 5740-334G32MN:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Aspire 5738PZG-444G50M:Socket 478
- Aspire 5740-334G32MN:BGA 1288
Processor lithography
- Aspire 5738PZG-444G50M:45 nm
- Aspire 5740-334G32MN:32 nm

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Comparison of Aspire 5738PZG-444G50M, Aspire 5740-334G32MN
143 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5738PZG-444G50M View product	B Acer Aspire 5740-334G32MN View product
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	T4400	i3-330M
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.13 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 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-300 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	16
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	0.512 GB	0.125 GB
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	667 MHz
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Ports & interfaces2 differ
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® PM45 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for one	-McAfee Internet Security Suite. -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	-Acer Arcade Deluxe. -Acer Backup Manager. -Acer eRecovery Manager. -Acer Crystal Eye. -Acer GridVista. -Adobe Flash Player. -Adobe Reader. -NTI Media Maker.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	40739	47663
Processor codeDiffers	SLGJL	SLBNF
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, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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