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Acer Aspire 5940G-728G64WN vs Samsung X420 Aura SU4100 Life

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 57identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5940G-728G64WN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X420 Aura SU4100 Life:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display brightness
    • Aspire 5940G-728G64WN:220 cd/m²
    • X420 Aura SU4100 Life:300 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5940G-728G64WN:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X420 Aura SU4100 Life:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5940G-728G64WN:i7-720QM
    • X420 Aura SU4100 Life:SU4100
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5940G-728G64WN:4
    • X420 Aura SU4100 Life:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5940G-728G64WN:8
    • X420 Aura SU4100 Life:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5940G-728G64WN:1.6 GHz
    • X420 Aura SU4100 Life:1.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5940G-728G64WN:6 MB
    • X420 Aura SU4100 Life:2 MB

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Comparison of Aspire 5940G-728G64WN, X420 Aura SU4100 Life
148 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMSU4100
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 956
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldPenryn
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
SteppingDiffersB1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W10 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4650Intel® GMA X4500MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.384 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC269Q-GR
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Ports & interfaces4 differ
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM55 ExpressIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Arcade Deluxe, Acer HomeMedia, Online Media, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer Recovery Management, Acer GameZone, Acer Video Conference Manager, Adobe Reader, NTI Media MakerSAMSUNG Recovery Solution III Adobe Acrobat Reader
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Virus Scan Microsoft Office Professional 2007
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312243568
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLGS4
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm22 x22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.76 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm341.7 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm235.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm2.32 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.95 cm3.15 cm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.2 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source341.7 x 235.5 x 23.2 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Grey
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h

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