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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM vs Samsung Q Q530-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 90identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 29.5 cm (11.6")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • i5-470UM
    • i5-480M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 1.86 GHz
    • 2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.33 GHz
    • 2.66 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 18 W
    • 35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 10
    • 20
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 4 GB
    • 8 GB

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Acer

TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM

Model TM8172-6932

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B

Samsung

Q Q530-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

Model Q530-JA01

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Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-470UMi5-480M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1288BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingK0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1020
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers166 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs500 MHz766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version3.0+HS3.0+HS
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Virus Scan
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5002652952
Processor codeDiffersSLBXPSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one5600 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width (imperial)Known for one38.1 cm (15")
Depth (imperial)Known for one25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one2.69 cm (1.06")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.25 cm (1.28")
WeightKnown for one1.35 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one284 x 206 x 29 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 Express
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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