Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire LX.RCG02.116 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Dell Inspiron N5040

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 67identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire LX.RCG02.116 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Inspiron N5040:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire LX.RCG02.116 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • Inspiron N5040:P6200
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire LX.RCG02.116 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • Inspiron N5040:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire LX.RCG02.116 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • Inspiron N5040:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire LX.RCG02.116 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • Inspiron N5040:2.13 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire LX.RCG02.116 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
    • Inspiron N5040:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire LX.RCG02.116 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
    • Inspiron N5040:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire LX.RCG02.116 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
    • Inspiron N5040:PGA988

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Comparison of LX.RCG02.116, Inspiron N5040
162 specifications
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMP6200
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.13 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium P6000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingKnown for oneD2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers161
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2016
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHDA
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221950176
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02YUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.73 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm245 mm
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.77 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.02 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GM45 Express

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