Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8942G-724G64Mn vs ASUS G73JH-TY042V, DE

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 64identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 8942G-724G64Mn:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • G73JH-TY042V, DE:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 8942G-724G64Mn:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • G73JH-TY042V, DE:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 8942G-724G64Mn:Intel® Core™ i7
    • G73JH-TY042V, DE:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 8942G-724G64Mn:Intel® Core™ i7
    • G73JH-TY042V, DE:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 8942G-724G64Mn:i7-720QM
    • G73JH-TY042V, DE:i5-520M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 8942G-724G64Mn:4
    • G73JH-TY042V, DE:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 8942G-724G64Mn:8
    • G73JH-TY042V, DE:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 8942G-724G64Mn:2.8 GHz
    • G73JH-TY042V, DE:2.93 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 8942G-724G64Mn, G73JH-TY042V, DE
153 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi5-520M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1218
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 5650AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one4.091 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioEAX Advanced HD 4.0
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers54
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Software2 differ
Trial softwareDiffers-McAfee Internet Security Suite -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007Trend Micro Internet Security
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 EssentiAdobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 NERO 8 Essentials Power2Go ASUS
Processor special features13 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312247341
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBLYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers71 Wh5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg3.85 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm310 mm
Height (front)Differs3.1 cm1.89 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.38 cm5.68 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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