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Acer TimelineX AS1830TZ-U544G32n vs MSI Megabook GX660R-488NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 57identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TimelineX AS1830TZ-U544G32n:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Megabook GX660R-488NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TimelineX AS1830TZ-U544G32n:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GX660R-488NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • TimelineX AS1830TZ-U544G32n:Intel® Pentium®
    • Megabook GX660R-488NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TimelineX AS1830TZ-U544G32n:U5400
    • Megabook GX660R-488NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
  • Processor cores
    • TimelineX AS1830TZ-U544G32n:2
    • Megabook GX660R-488NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • TimelineX AS1830TZ-U544G32n:2
    • Megabook GX660R-488NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • TimelineX AS1830TZ-U544G32n:1.2 GHz
    • Megabook GX660R-488NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TimelineX AS1830TZ-U544G32n:3 MB
    • Megabook GX660R-488NL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:6 MB

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Comparison of TimelineX AS1830TZ-U544G32n, GX660R-488NL
154 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersU5400i7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium U5000 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
SteppingDiffersK0B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers116
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs913
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB3 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel HDAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one166 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.0+EDR
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-in portKnown 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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM55 Express
Processor special features16 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4915649024
Processor codeDiffersSLBUHSLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers30 W150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers285 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers204 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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