Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TM8472-6012 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs Samsung NB30-PA01 Intel Atom® N450 Netbook

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 30identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TM8472-6012 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:35.6 cm (14")
    • NB30-PA01 Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:25.6 cm (10.1")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TM8472-6012 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • NB30-PA01 Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:1024 x 600 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate TM8472-6012 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:16:9
    • NB30-PA01 Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:5:3
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TM8472-6012 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • NB30-PA01 Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:Intel Atom®
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TM8472-6012 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
    • NB30-PA01 Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:N450
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate TM8472-6012 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2
    • NB30-PA01 Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:1
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate TM8472-6012 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:4
    • NB30-PA01 Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:2
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TM8472-6012 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
    • NB30-PA01 Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:1.66 GHz

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Comparison of TM8472-6012, NB30-PA01
151 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetbook
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:95:3
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-520MN450
Processor coresDiffers21
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 559
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Atom N400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandalePineview
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC2A0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W5.5 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M123 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²66 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1810
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source533 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGMA 3150
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734142503
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2822 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBMG
Batteryidentical
Battery recharge timeKnown for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
BIOS passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.24 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264.2 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source188 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.51 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.67 cm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)

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