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Acer Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss vs MSI Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 77identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:Black, Silver
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:i7-720QM
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:4
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:8
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:1.6 GHz
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss:6 MB
    • Classic CX623 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB

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Comparison of Aspire 5943G-728G64Wnss, CX623
155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi3-370M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1218
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 5850NVIDIA® GeForce® G310M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers52
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Works Office Home & Student 2007 Microsoft Office Starter 2010 McAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer 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 ConferenUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312249020
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3.4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one83 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm247.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.94 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedDiffersNoYes
Other features1 differ
Power supply typeDiffersAC/DCAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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