Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs MSI Classic CR720-0034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 85identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Classic CR720-0034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Classic CR720-0034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR720-0034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR720-0034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
    • Classic CR720-0034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
    • Classic CR720-0034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:BGA 956
    • Classic CR720-0034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:BGA 1288
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:18
    • Classic CR720-0034BE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:16

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Comparison of TM5740G-528G64N, CR720-0034BE
156 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-520Mi3-330M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1816
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650Intel® GMA 3150
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAHigh Definition Audio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersWi-Fi802.11 b/g/n
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734147663
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBNF
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one3.16 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneEPEATUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm267.5 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm3.7 cm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.37 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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