Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5740G-524G64MN vs Acer Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN

128specifications compared
59differ
69identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:i5-520M
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:2
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:4
Processor threads
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:4
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:8
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:2.93 GHz
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 5740G-524G64MN, Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN
157 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5740G-524G64MN View product	B Acer Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display response rise/fall	8 ms	8 ms
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 cd/m²
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-520M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), 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 5650	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
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 speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
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
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Works Office Home & Student 2007 McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
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® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	47341	43122
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBLY
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	71 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	48.8 W	120 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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	4.6 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	440 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	295 mm
HeightKnown for one	37 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.38 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features2 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 readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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