Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7740G-434G50Mn vs Acer Aspire 8530G-724G64MN

70specifications compared
24differ
46identical
77known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 7740G-434G50Mn:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Aspire 8530G-724G64MN:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 7740G-434G50Mn:1600 x 900 pixels
- Aspire 8530G-724G64MN:1680 x 945 pixels
HD type
- Aspire 7740G-434G50Mn:HD+
- Aspire 8530G-724G64MN:WSXGA+
Processor model
- Aspire 7740G-434G50Mn:i5-430M
- Aspire 8530G-724G64MN:RM-72
Processor frequency
- Aspire 7740G-434G50Mn:2.26 GHz
- Aspire 8530G-724G64MN:2.1 GHz
Internal memory type
- Aspire 7740G-434G50Mn:DDR3-SDRAM
- Aspire 8530G-724G64MN:DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory
- Aspire 7740G-434G50Mn:8 GB
- Aspire 8530G-724G64MN:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 7740G-434G50Mn:500 GB
- Aspire 8530G-724G64MN:640 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 7740G-434G50Mn, Aspire 8530G-724G64MN
147 specifications	A Acer Aspire 7740G-434G50Mn View product	B Acer Aspire 8530G-724G64MN View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1680 x 945 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD+	WSXGA+
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	RM-72
Processor coresKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.53 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one	3 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1288	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Arrandale	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	17	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	640 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	2.815 GB	2.304 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	AMD M780G
Software2 differ
Trial softwareDiffers	McAfee Internet Security Suite. CyberLink PowerDirector. Microsoft Works 9 + Office Home & Student 2007 (Service Pack 1).	-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -CyberLink PowerDirector, -Microsoft Works 8.5 + Office Home & Student 2007.
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Arcade Deluxe. Acer Crystal Eye. Acer GridVista. Acer GameZone. Acer Backup Manager. Acer Launch Manager. Acer eRecovery Management. Acer PowerSmart Manager. Adobe Reader. NTI Media Maker.Microsoft Windows Live Essentials.	-Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eAudio, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), -Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, -Acer InstantOn Arcade, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Acer GameZone, -Adobe Reader, -NTI Media Maker.
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	1.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	43537	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	71 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	2.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	4.1 kg
WidthDiffers	411 mm	440.5 mm
DepthDiffers	274 mm	298.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	4 cm	4.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.5 cm	4.42 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP

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