Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8943G-624G1.28TBn vs Acer Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn

134specifications compared
35differ
99identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Aspire 8943G-624G1.28TBn:i7-620M
- Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- Aspire 8943G-624G1.28TBn:2
- Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn:4
Processor threads
- Aspire 8943G-624G1.28TBn:4
- Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn:8
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 8943G-624G1.28TBn:3.33 GHz
- Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn:2.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8943G-624G1.28TBn:2.66 GHz
- Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 8943G-624G1.28TBn:4 MB
- Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn:6 MB
Processor socket
- Aspire 8943G-624G1.28TBn:BGA 1288
- Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn:Socket 988
Processor lithography
- Aspire 8943G-624G1.28TBn:32 nm
- Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn:45 nm

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Comparison of Aspire 8943G-624G1.28TBn, Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn
146 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8943G-624G1.28TBn View product	B Acer Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	46.7 cm (18.4")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	220 cd/m²	220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fall	8 ms	8 ms
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-620M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.33 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	1.28 TB	1.28 TB
Number of HDDs installed	2	2
HDD capacity	640 GB	640 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850
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
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology	802.11 b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	5	5
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial software	Microsoft Office (Service Pack 2), McAfee Internet Security Suite.	Microsoft Office (Service Pack 2), McAfee Internet Security Suite.
Bundled software	Acer Backup Manager, Acer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Microsoft Works SE, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Setup, Google Toolbar, Norton Online Backup, Acer Bio-Protection, MyWinLocker, Acer Arca	Acer Backup Manager, Acer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Microsoft Works SE, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Setup, Google Toolbar, Norton Online Backup, Acer Bio-Protection, MyWinLocker, Acer Arca
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
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® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43560	43122
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPE	SLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery capacity	71 Wh	71 Wh
Battery life (max)	3 h	3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	4.6 kg	4.6 kg
Width	440 mm	440 mm
Depth	295 mm	295 mm
Height (front)	3.1 cm	3.1 cm
Height (rear)	4.38 cm	4.38 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
TV tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVB-T

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