Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa EX5630G-654G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 vs MSI Megabook EX720 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 49identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa EX5630G-654G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Megabook EX720 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa EX5630G-654G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Megabook EX720 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Extensa EX5630G-654G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Megabook EX720 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:Intel Pentium Mobile
  • Processor model
    • Extensa EX5630G-654G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:T6500
    • Megabook EX720 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:T4200
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa EX5630G-654G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:2.1 GHz
    • Megabook EX720 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Extensa EX5630G-654G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:2 MB
    • Megabook EX720 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:1 MB
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Extensa EX5630G-654G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:10.5
    • Megabook EX720 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:10
  • Internal memory
    • Extensa EX5630G-654G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:4 GB
    • Megabook EX720 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:3 GB

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Comparison of EX5630G-654G32Mn, EX720
131 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelDiffersT6500T4200
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus800 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketLGA 3647 (Socket P)LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenamePenrynPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingR0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M410 M
Processing Die size107 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs10.510
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3470 XTNVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.048 GB0.256 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11a/g/nIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one-Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Corel WinDVD, -NTI Media Maker / NTI Shadow, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007.Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3931137251
Processor codeDiffersSLGF4SLGJN
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm278 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.03 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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