Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5943G-726G64MN vs Samsung R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 70identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 5943G-726G64MN has 2 more processor cores than the Samsung R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M (4 vs 2). The Acer Aspire 5943G-726G64MN has 4 more processor threads than the Samsung R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M (8 vs 4). The Samsung R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M has 0.13 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer Aspire 5943G-726G64MN (2.93 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the Acer Aspire 5943G-726G64MN has S/PDIF out port. Only the Samsung R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M has ExpressCard slot.

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5943G-726G64MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5943G-726G64MN:1366 x 768 pixels
    • R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5943G-726G64MN:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5943G-726G64MN:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5943G-726G64MN:i7-720QM
    • R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5943G-726G64MN:4
    • R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5943G-726G64MN:8
    • R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5943G-726G64MN:2.8 GHz
    • R NP-R780-JS04 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.93 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 5943G-726G64MN, NP-R780-JS04
147 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi5-520M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersB1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1218
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity640 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD SRS 3D
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312247341
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBLYUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one83 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg2.84 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm272.8 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm272.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.4 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.94 cm3.98 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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