Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn vs Acer TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn

118specifications compared
29differ
89identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn (2.4 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn has 2.3 GT/s more system bus rate than the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn (4.8 GT/s vs 2.5 GT/s). The Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn has 2 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn (18 vs 16). Only the Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn has card reader integrated. Only the Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn has S/PDIF out port.

Processor family
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn:Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn:i5-450M
- TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn:i3-330M
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn:2.4 GHz
- TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn:2.13 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn:4.8 GT/s
- TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn:Socket 988
- TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn:BGA 1288
Stepping
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn:K0
- TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn:C2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn:18
- TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn:16

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Comparison of Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn, TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn
141 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G32Mn View product	B Acer TravelMate Timeline 8472T-333G32Mn View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	200 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	i3-330M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.66 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.13 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	16
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	AMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	2.304 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
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, Microsoft Office Personal 2007 (SP2), 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 Definitions, My	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	No	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
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 TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	47663
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTZ	SLBNF
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, 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	6	6
Battery life (max)	8 h	8 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	342 mm	345 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	249 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.4 cm	2.68 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.54 cm	3.21 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	V.92

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