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Acer Aspire 5738Z-442G50MN vs Acer Aspire 5942G-728G64BN

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 75identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5738Z-442G50MN:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
    • Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5738Z-442G50MN:T4400
    • Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5738Z-442G50MN:2
    • Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5738Z-442G50MN:2
    • Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5738Z-442G50MN:2.2 GHz
    • Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5738Z-442G50MN:1 MB
    • Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 5738Z-442G50MN:L2
    • Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 5738Z-442G50MN:Socket 478
    • Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:Socket 988

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Comparison of Aspire 5738Z-442G50MN, Aspire 5942G-728G64BN
146 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersT4400i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynClarksfield
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1112
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MAMD Radeon HD 5650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.0625 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.759 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.0+EDR2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GL40 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Software2 differ
Trial softwareDiffers-McAfee Internet Security Suite. -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007 (Service Pack 1).-McAfee Internet Security Suite. -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007.
Bundled softwareDiffers-Acer Arcade Deluxe. -Acer Backup Manager. -Acer eRecovery Manager. -Acer PowerSmart Manager. -Acer Crystal Eye. -Acer GridVista. -Acer Launch Manager. -Acer GameZone. -Acer Game Console. -Adobe Flash Player. -Adobe Reader. -Google Toolbar. -Google Desktop. -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 Recovery Management. -Acer GameZone. -Acer Video Conference Manager. -Adobe Reader. -NTI Media Maker.
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4073943122
Processor codeDiffersSLGJLSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers48.8 Wh71 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs3 h3.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm274 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3.95 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
TV tuner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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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