Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Ethos 5943G-724G64Mn vs Acer Extensa 5635-654G32MN Linux

98specifications compared
33differ
65identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire Ethos 5943G-724G64Mn:Black, Grey
- Extensa 5635-654G32MN Linux:Black
Processor family
- Aspire Ethos 5943G-724G64Mn:Intel® Core™ i7
- Extensa 5635-654G32MN Linux:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire Ethos 5943G-724G64Mn:i7-720QM
- Extensa 5635-654G32MN Linux:T6570
Processor cores
- Aspire Ethos 5943G-724G64Mn:4
- Extensa 5635-654G32MN Linux:2
Processor threads
- Aspire Ethos 5943G-724G64Mn:8
- Extensa 5635-654G32MN Linux:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire Ethos 5943G-724G64Mn:1.6 GHz
- Extensa 5635-654G32MN Linux:2.1 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire Ethos 5943G-724G64Mn:6 MB
- Extensa 5635-654G32MN Linux:2 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire Ethos 5943G-724G64Mn:Smart Cache
- Extensa 5635-654G32MN Linux:L2

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Comparison of Aspire Ethos 5943G-724G64Mn, Extensa 5635-654G32MN Linux
141 specifications	A Acer Aspire Ethos 5943G-724G64Mn View product	B Acer Extensa 5635-654G32MN Linux View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 cd/m²
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	T6570
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Penryn
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one	6 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one	6 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	B1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.0625 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.024 GB	1.759 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	No	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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Linux
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	42841
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBLY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	243.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.44 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source

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