Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5943G-5454G64BN vs Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U4G50n

140specifications compared
37differ
103identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5943G-5454G64BN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate 8172T-33U4G50n:29.5 cm (11.6")
Processor family
- Aspire 5943G-5454G64BN:Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate 8172T-33U4G50n:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire 5943G-5454G64BN:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate 8172T-33U4G50n:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 5943G-5454G64BN:i5-450M
- TravelMate 8172T-33U4G50n:i3-330UM
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5943G-5454G64BN:2.4 GHz
- TravelMate 8172T-33U4G50n:1.2 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire 5943G-5454G64BN:4.8 GT/s
- TravelMate 8172T-33U4G50n:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Aspire 5943G-5454G64BN:Socket 988
- TravelMate 8172T-33U4G50n:BGA 1288
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire 5943G-5454G64BN:35 W
- TravelMate 8172T-33U4G50n:18 W

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Comparison of Aspire 5943G-5454G64BN, TravelMate 8172T-33U4G50n
151 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5943G-5454G64BN View product	B Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U4G50n View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	200 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	i3-330UM
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	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	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	18 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	18	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.66 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.125 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
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 frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	500 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
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 portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Processor special features6 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 CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	49021
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTZ	SLBUG
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	83 Wh	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3.4 h	6 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	1.35 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	285 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	206.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.4 cm	2.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.94 cm	2.91 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
TV tuner typeKnown for one	DVB-T	Unknown — not stated by the source

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