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Acer Aspire Timeline 4820T-333G32MN vs MSI Megabook CX620-070ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 89identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Timeline 4820T-333G32MN:35.6 cm (14")
    • Megabook CX620-070ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Timeline 4820T-333G32MN:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook CX620-070ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Timeline 4820T-333G32MN:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook CX620-070ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Timeline 4820T-333G32MN:i3-330M
    • Megabook CX620-070ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Timeline 4820T-333G32MN:2.13 GHz
    • Megabook CX620-070ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Aspire Timeline 4820T-333G32MN:16
    • Megabook CX620-070ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:17
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire Timeline 4820T-333G32MN:3 GB
    • Megabook CX620-070ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Aspire Timeline 4820T-333G32MN:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
    • Megabook CX620-070ES Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2 x 2 GB

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Comparison of Aspire Timeline 4820T-333G32MN, CX620-070ES
138 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-330Mi5-430M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1288BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC2C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1617
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.125 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz766 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit LAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Backup Manager, Acer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Microsoft Office Personal 2007 (Service Pack 2), Microsoft Works SE 9, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Setup, Google Toolbar, Norton Online Backup, McAfee Virus DefiUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4766343537
Processor codeDiffersSLBNFSLBPM
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery life (max)Known for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm247.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.54 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source374 x 247.5 x 35 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack

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