Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN vs Lenovo ThinkPad L512 UK

107specifications compared
53differ
54identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:46.7 cm (18.4")
- ThinkPad L512 UK:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:1920 x 1080 pixels
- ThinkPad L512 UK:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad L512 UK:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad L512 UK:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:i7-720QM
- ThinkPad L512 UK:i3-330M
Processor cores
- Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:4
- ThinkPad L512 UK:2
Processor threads
- Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:8
- ThinkPad L512 UK:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:1.6 GHz
- ThinkPad L512 UK:2.13 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN, ThinkPad L512 UK
154 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad L512 UK 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
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i3-330M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.13 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
SteppingDiffers	B1	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	16
L3 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 MB
L2 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 MB
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.28 TB	250 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	250 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	4
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 row 80 key 85% ISO Fullsize
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Backup Manager, Acer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer PowerSmart Manager, 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, Acer Arcade Deluxe, Acer InstantOn Arcade,	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	47663
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBNF
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	2.61 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	247 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.1 cm	3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.38 cm	3.6 cm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fingerprint Reader
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WWAN, WLAN, WiMAX
Drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fixed Ultrabay Enhanced
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250GB SATA/ 5400

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