Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8942G-436G64Bn vs Acer Extensa 5635Z-443G32Mn

121specifications compared
58differ
63identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 8942G-436G64Bn:46.7 cm (18.4")
- Extensa 5635Z-443G32Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8942G-436G64Bn:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Extensa 5635Z-443G32Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire 8942G-436G64Bn:Intel® Core™ i5
- Extensa 5635Z-443G32Mn:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor model
- Aspire 8942G-436G64Bn:i5-430M
- Extensa 5635Z-443G32Mn:T4400
Processor threads
- Aspire 8942G-436G64Bn:4
- Extensa 5635Z-443G32Mn:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8942G-436G64Bn:2.26 GHz
- Extensa 5635Z-443G32Mn:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 8942G-436G64Bn:3 MB
- Extensa 5635Z-443G32Mn:1 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 8942G-436G64Bn:Smart Cache
- Extensa 5635Z-443G32Mn:L2

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Comparison of Aspire 8942G-436G64Bn, Extensa 5635Z-443G32Mn
150 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8942G-436G64Bn View product	B Acer Extensa 5635Z-443G32Mn View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	220 cd/m²	220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	T4400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.53 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
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 TransistorsDiffers	382 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	11
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650	Intel® GMA 4500M
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	1.759 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.0625 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® GL40 Express
Software2 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareDiffers	McAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007.	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer 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 Essentia	-Acer Recovery Management, -Acer GridVista, -Adobe Reader / Adobe Flash Player, -Google Toolbar / Google Desktop, -Corel WinDVD, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007, -Microsoft Windows Live Essentials, -NTI Media Maker / NTI Shadow.
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43537	40739
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPM	SLGJL
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	35 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	71 Wh	48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	2 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	370 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	243.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.1 cm	2.44 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.38 cm	3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -Wi-Fi.

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