Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TM5744-6492 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs Acer TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M

140specifications compared
59differ
81identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TM5744-6492 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- TravelMate TM5744-6492 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate TM5744-6492 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate TM5744-6492 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:i7-2637M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TM5744-6492 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
- TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:1.7 GHz
System bus rate
- TravelMate TM5744-6492 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.5 GT/s
- TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:5 GT/s
Processor cache
- TravelMate TM5744-6492 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB
- TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:4 MB
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TM5744-6492 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Smart Cache
- TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:L3

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Comparison of TM5744-6492, TM8481T-6873
173 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TM5744-6492 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model TM5744-6492 View product	B Acer TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Model TM8481T-6873 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i7-2637M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyDiffers	Hyper-Threading	Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 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	1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)	2	2
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	0 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wireless technologyDiffers	Wireless LAN	WLAN, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-out	No	No
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel UM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows 7 Professional 32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled software	Microsoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live Essentials	Microsoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
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 Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	54618
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBUK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Certification	WEEE	WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightKnown for one	2.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	381 mm	327.6 mm
DepthDiffers	254 mm	238.7 mm
HeightDiffers	33 mm	22.8 mm
Width (imperial)Differs	38.1 cm (15")	32.8 cm (12.9")
Depth (imperial)Differs	25.4 cm (10")	23.9 cm (9.4")
Height (imperial)Differs	3.3 cm (1.3")	2.29 cm (0.9")
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	381 x 254 x 33 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black

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