Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5740G-436G50Bn vs Acer Aspire 5942G-728G64BN

132specifications compared
48differ
84identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire 5740G-436G50Bn:Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire 5740G-436G50Bn:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire 5740G-436G50Bn:i5-430M
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- Aspire 5740G-436G50Bn:2
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:4
Processor threads
- Aspire 5740G-436G50Bn:4
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:8
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 5740G-436G50Bn:2.53 GHz
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:2.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5740G-436G50Bn:2.26 GHz
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5740G-436G50Bn:3 MB
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:6 MB

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Comparison of Aspire 5740G-436G50Bn, Aspire 5942G-728G64BN
145 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5740G-436G50Bn View product	B Acer Aspire 5942G-728G64BN View product
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
SteppingDiffers	C2	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	12
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	640 GB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	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
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Software2 differ
Trial softwareDiffers	-McAfee Internet Security Suite. -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007.	-McAfee Internet Security Suite. -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007.
Bundled softwareDiffers	-Acer Arcade Deluxe. -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 GameZone. -WildTangent.	-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 features13 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43537	43122
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPM	SLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	71 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	3.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	274 mm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	3.95 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
TV tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Integrated

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