Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 5635G-654G25MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15, BE

90specifications compared
35differ
55identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- ThinkPad Edge 15, BE:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:T6570
- ThinkPad Edge 15, BE:i5-430M
Processor threads
- Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:2
- ThinkPad Edge 15, BE:4
Processor frequency
- Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:2.1 GHz
- ThinkPad Edge 15, BE:2.26 GHz
Processor cache
- Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:2 MB
- ThinkPad Edge 15, BE:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:L2
- ThinkPad Edge 15, BE:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:Socket 478
- ThinkPad Edge 15, BE:BGA 1288
Processor lithography
- Extensa 5635G-654G25MN:45 nm
- ThinkPad Edge 15, BE:32 nm

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Comparison of Extensa 5635G-654G25MN, ThinkPad Edge 15, BE
146 specifications	A Acer Extensa 5635G-654G25MN View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15, BE View product
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	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	T6570	i5-430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C2
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.791 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
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
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	- McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	- Acer Recovery Management - Acer GridVista - Adobe Reader / Adobe Flash Player - Google Toolbar / Google Desktop - Corel WinDVD - Microsoft Office Ready 2007 - Microsoft Windows Live Essentials - NTI Media Maker / NTI Shadow	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	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	No	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42841	43537
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBPM
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	- ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.5 kg	2.5 kg
WidthKnown for one	370 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	243.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	2.44 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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