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Acer Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss vs HP Pavilion dv6-3109ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 92identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • Pavilion dv6-3109ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Pavilion dv6-3109ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:i7-740QM
    • Pavilion dv6-3109ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:2.93 GHz
    • Pavilion dv6-3109ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:1.73 GHz
    • Pavilion dv6-3109ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:Smart Cache
    • Pavilion dv6-3109ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:L3
  • PCI Express slots version
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:2
    • Pavilion dv6-3109ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:13
    • Pavilion dv6-3109ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:12

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Comparison of Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss, dv6-3109ea
145 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi7-720QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameClarksfieldClarksfield
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingB1B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors774 M774 M
Processing Die size296 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1312
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB640 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.714 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers53
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
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 Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902443122
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSLBLY
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.2SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg2.49 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm245 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.08 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 cm
HeightKnown for one44 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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