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Acer Aspire 8940G-728G100BN vs ASUS G72GX-TY011V, FR

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 67identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 8940G-728G100BN:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • G72GX-TY011V, FR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 8940G-728G100BN:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • G72GX-TY011V, FR:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 8940G-728G100BN:Intel® Core™ i7
    • G72GX-TY011V, FR:Intel® Core™2 Quad
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 8940G-728G100BN:i7-720QM
    • G72GX-TY011V, FR:Q9000
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 8940G-728G100BN:8
    • G72GX-TY011V, FR:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 8940G-728G100BN:1.6 GHz
    • G72GX-TY011V, FR:2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 8940G-728G100BN:Smart Cache
    • G72GX-TY011V, FR:L2
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 8940G-728G100BN:Socket 988
    • G72GX-TY011V, FR:Socket L1

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Comparison of Aspire 8940G-728G100BN, G72GX-TY011V, FR
148 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™2 Quad
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMQ9000
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket L1
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldPenryn
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
SteppingDiffersB1E0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs127.5
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS DUO, MS Pro, SD, XD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetWLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers54
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM55 ExpressIntel® P43 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Arcade Deluxe, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer GameZone, Acer Video Conference Manager, Adobe Reader, NTI Media Maker, Microsoft Windows Live EssentiaASUSDVD 6-in-1 WinDVD8 BD
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTrend Micro Internet Security 2009
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312240480
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLGEJ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm35 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5200 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg3.99 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm410 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm299 mm
Height (front)Differs3.1 cm4.45 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.38 cm5.2 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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