Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5742 vs ASUS ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 70identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5742:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5742:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5742:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5742:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5742:i3-370M
    • ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5742:2
    • ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5742:4
    • ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5742:2.4 GHz
    • ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 5742, G73JW-TZ181V
158 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-370Mi7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
SteppingDiffersK0B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1813
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.536 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioEAX Advanced HD 4.0
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902049024
Processor codeDiffersSLBUKSLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.85 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm310 mm
Height (front)Differs2.5 cm1.89 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm5.68 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one381 x 253 x 25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC

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