Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss vs Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security

131specifications compared
58differ
73identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss has 2 more processor cores than the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security (4 vs 2). The Acer Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss has 4 more processor threads than the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security (8 vs 4). The Acer Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security (1.6 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). Only the Acer Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss has card reader integrated. Only the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security has docking connector.

Product colour
- Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:Black, Silver
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:Intel® Core™ i7
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:Intel® Core™ i7
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:i7-720QM
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:i3-330UM
Processor cores
- Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:4
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:2
Processor threads
- Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:8
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:1.6 GHz
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:1.2 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss, TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security
157 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss View product	B Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i3-330UM
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
SteppingDiffers	B1	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	18 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	9
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	3 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 5850	Intel HD
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.024 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	3
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad + Scroll zone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Works Office Home & Student 2007 Microsoft Office Starter 2010 McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer PowerSmart Manager Adobe Flash Player 10 Adobe Reader 9.1 eSobi Google Setup Google Toolbar Norton Online Backup Acer Bio-Protection Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer InstantOn Arcade NTI Media Maker Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conferen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	49021
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBUG
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	63 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3.4 h	8 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	2 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	83 W	40 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	1.4 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 content1 differ
AC adapter includedDiffers	No	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0

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