Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate K/5742-382G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Dell Latitude E6520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

119specifications compared
38differ
81identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- TravelMate K/5742-382G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Latitude E6520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor generation
- TravelMate K/5742-382G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Latitude E6520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate K/5742-382G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- Latitude E6520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate K/5742-382G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
- Latitude E6520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
System bus rate
- TravelMate K/5742-382G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
- Latitude E6520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:5 GT/s
Processor socket
- TravelMate K/5742-382G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
- Latitude E6520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
Processor codename
- TravelMate K/5742-382G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Arrandale
- Latitude E6520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Sandy Bridge
Tjunction
- TravelMate K/5742-382G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C
- Latitude E6520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:100 °C

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Comparison of K/5742-382G32Mn, E6520
154 specifications	A Acer TravelMate K/5742-382G32Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model K/5742-382G32Mn View product	B Dell Latitude E6520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model E6520 View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i3-2310M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	21
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® QM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Home Basic 32/64-Bit Windows 7 Home Premium 32/64-Bit Windows 7 Professional 32/64-Bit Windows 7 Ultimate 32/64-Bit Windows Vista Home Basic 32/64-Bit Windows Vista Business 32/64-Bit Windows Vista Ultimate 32-Bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	52220
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	384 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	258 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 cm
HeightKnown for one	34.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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