Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn vs Acer TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00

122specifications compared
61differ
61identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn has 2 more processor threads than the Acer TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 (4 vs 2). The Acer TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn (2.53 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 has 13 nm more processor lithography than the Acer Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn (45 nm vs 32 nm). Only the Acer TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 has DVI port. Only the Acer TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 has microphone in.

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn:1366 x 768 pixels
- TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn:16:9
- TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn:Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn:i5-430M
- TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:P8700
Processor threads
- Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn:4
- TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn:2.26 GHz
- TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:2.53 GHz
Processor cache type
- Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn:Smart Cache
- TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:L2

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Comparison of Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn, TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00
164 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5740G-434G50Bn View product	B Acer TravelMate 6593-874G25Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	P8700
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.53 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
L3 cacheKnown for one	3 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one	3 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	9.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 565	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for one	AMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.024 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby-optimized surround sound	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Mobile network connection	Yes	Yes
Mobile network generation	3G	3G
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	2.0+EDR
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 a/b/g/n
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareDiffers	Microsoft Works Office Home & Student 2007 McAfee Internet Security Suite	-McAfee Internet Security Suite
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Acer CinemaVision and Acer ClearVision technologies; Acer Backup Manager; Acer eRecovery Manager; Acer Crystal Eye; Acer GridVista; Acer Launch Manager; Adobe Reader; Adobe Flash Player; EarthLink; eSobi; Google Toolbar; NTI Media Maker; MyWinLocker; NetZero; Oberon Game	-Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management) -Acer Bio-Protection -Acer Crystal Eye -Acer GridVista -Acer Launch Manager -Adobe Reader -Cyberlink PowerDVD -NTI Media Maker -NTI Shadow -Microsoft Office Ready 2007 -Acer 3G Connection Manager
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43537	37006
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPM	SLGFE
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	35 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	79.9 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	48.8 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	360 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	267 mm
HeightKnown for one	37 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.45 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ITU V.92
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-TCG 1.2 -DMI 2.0 -ACPI 3.0 -Mobile PC 2002 -GS -Wi-Fi
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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