Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5943G-7748G75Wn vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 67identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5943G-7748G75Wn:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5943G-7748G75Wn:Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5943G-7748G75Wn:Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5943G-7748G75Wn:i7-740QM
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:i3-380UM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5943G-7748G75Wn:4
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5943G-7748G75Wn:8
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5943G-7748G75Wn:2.93 GHz
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:1.33 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5943G-7748G75Wn:1.73 GHz
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:1.33 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 5943G-7748G75Wn, TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n
152 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Processor20 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi3-380UM
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz1.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz1.33 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W18 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1310
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs4 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850Intel® GMA 4500M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
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 source166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Office Ready (SP 2), Norton Online Backup, Acer Bio-Protection, Instant View, Corel WinDVD, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Microsoft Silverlight, Skype, Wind
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 IDDiffers4902450028
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSLBSL
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmBGA 34 x 28
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 one83 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3.4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — 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 & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg1.35 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm285 mm
DepthDiffers289 mm206.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2.4 cm2.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.94 cm2.91 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
TV tuner integratedDiffersYesNo
TV tuner typeKnown for oneDVB-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad

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