Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5741 vs Acer Aspire 5741-333G25MN

137specifications compared
18differ
119identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire 5741:Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire 5741-333G25MN:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire 5741:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire 5741-333G25MN:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 5741:i5-430M
- Aspire 5741-333G25MN:i3-330M
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5741:2.26 GHz
- Aspire 5741-333G25MN:2.13 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 5741:17
- Aspire 5741-333G25MN:16
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 5741:320 GB
- Aspire 5741-333G25MN:250 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire 5741:Intel® GMA HD
- Aspire 5741-333G25MN:Intel® GMA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
- Aspire 5741:766 MHz
- Aspire 5741-333G25MN:667 MHz

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Comparison of Aspire 5741, Aspire 5741-333G25MN
156 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5741 View product	B Acer Aspire 5741-333G25MN View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	220 cd/m²	220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 ms
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	i3-330M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.53 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.13 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C2	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	16
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	3 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA HD	Intel® GMA
Discrete graphics card memory	0.125 GB	0.125 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 b/g/n
Ports & interfaces1 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) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareDiffers	- McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 - Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007	-McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007
Bundled softwareDiffers	- Acer Backup Manager - Acer eRecovery Manager - Acer Crystal Eye - Adobe Reader - Adobe Flash Player - Norton Online Backup - eSobi - Google Toolbar - NTI Media Maker - MyWinLocker - Oberon GameZone - WildTangent	-Acer Backup Manager -Acer eRecovery Manager -Acer Crystal Eye -Adobe Reader -Adobe Flash Player -Norton Online Backup -eSobi -Google Toolbar -NTI Media Maker -MyWinLocker -Oberon GameZone -WildTangent
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43537	47663
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPM	SLBNF
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	48.8 Wh	48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)	4 h	4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.6 kg
Width	381 mm	381 mm
Depth	253 mm	253 mm
Height (front)	2.5 cm	2.5 cm
Height (rear)	3.4 cm	3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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