Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM

112specifications compared
29differ
83identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire TimelineX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:35.6 cm (14")
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
Processor family
- Aspire TimelineX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire TimelineX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:i5-470UM
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.33 GHz
Processor cache type
- Aspire TimelineX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Smart Cache
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:L3
Processor socket
- Aspire TimelineX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:BGA 1288
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire TimelineX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:35 W
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:18 W

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Comparison of TimelineX, TM8172-6932
144 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model TimelineX View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Model TM8172-6932 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i5-470UM
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.33 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	18 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.86 GHz
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	K0
Memory1 differ
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)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	500 MHz
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
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 quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	50026
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBXP
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	5600 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	66.60 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.22 kg	1.35 kg
WidthKnown for one	342.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	243 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	25.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	284 x 206 x 29 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power requirementsKnown for one	110 V AC/220 V AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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