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Acer TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows vs ASUS N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 51differ
  • 70identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM has 2 more processor cores than the Acer TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows (4 vs 2). The ASUS N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM has 4 more processor threads than the Acer TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows (8 vs 4). The ASUS N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM has 0.17 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows (3.1 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). Only the ASUS N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM has Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi). Only the Acer TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows has Intel Clear Video Technology.

  • Product colour
    • TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows:Black
    • N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows:Intel® Core™ i5
    • N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows:i5-480M
    • N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows:2
    • N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows:4
    • N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows:2.93 GHz
    • N73SM-TY160V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz

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Comparison of TM5744 15.6 INCH Core i5-480M 4GB 500GB DVDRW 0.3MP CAM Windows, N73SM-TY160V
173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2022
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicFocus
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295253470
Processor codeDiffersSLC26SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm426 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm290 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.93 cm
HeightKnown for one33.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one382 x 253 x 33.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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