Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk vs Acer Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks

130specifications compared
43differ
87identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk (4 vs 2). The Acer Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks has 4 more processor threads than the Acer Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk (8 vs 4). The Acer Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk has 0.93 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks (2.53 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Only the Acer Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk has Bluetooth. Only the Acer Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk has Intel Clear Video Technology.

Processor family
- Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk:Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk:i5-460M
- Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk:2
- Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks:4
Processor threads
- Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk:4
- Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks:8
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk:2.53 GHz
- Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk:3 MB
- Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks:6 MB
Processor socket
- Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk:BGA 1288
- Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks:Socket 988

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Comparison of Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk, Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks
155 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5742G-5464G75Mnkk View product	B Acer Aspire 5745G-724G50Mnks View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-460M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequency	2.8 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 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 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	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	19	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
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
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabite Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Internet Security Suite Microsoft Office
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acer Crystal Eye Acer eRecovery Management Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Flash Player eSobi Google Toolbar Microsoft Silverlight Microsoft Works Norton Online Backup NTI Media Maker Skype Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features13 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 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 TechnologyDiffers	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
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)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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50179	43122
Processor codeDiffers	SLC22	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
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
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 & dimensions4 differ
Weight	2.6 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	379 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	350 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.3 cm	2.55 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.42 cm	3.41 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Power supply typeDiffers	AC - DC	AC/DC
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103

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