Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5740G-524G64MN vs Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 84identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 5740G-524G64MN has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n (2.4 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Acer Aspire 5740G-524G64MN has 2 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n (18 vs 16). The Acer Aspire 5740G-524G64MN has 4 GB more maximum internal memory than the Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n (8 GB vs 4 GB). Only the Acer Aspire 5740G-524G64MN has Bluetooth. Only the Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n has S/PDIF out port.

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:i5-520M
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:i3-330M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:2.4 GHz
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:2.13 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:BGA 956
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:BGA 1288
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:18
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:16
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:8 GB
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:4 GB

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158 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-520Mi3-330M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1816
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby-optimized surround soundHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b/g/n
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Works Office Home & Student 2007 McAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Norton Online Backup, Acer Arcade Deluxe, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Microsoft Si
Processor special features8 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734147663
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBNF
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one48.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm235 mm
HeightKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.89 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad

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