Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6430 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M vs MSI Classic CR620-691US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 89identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6430 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR620-691US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6430 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Classic CR620-691US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6430 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:i7-620M
    • Classic CR620-691US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6430 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:2.66 GHz
    • Classic CR620-691US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6430 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:4 MB
    • Classic CR620-691US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6430 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:BGA 1288
    • Classic CR620-691US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
  • Tjunction
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6430 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:105 °C
    • Classic CR620-691US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6430 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:20
    • Classic CR620-691US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:19

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Comparison of TM8572-6430, CR620-691US
153 specifications
Displayidentical
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-620Mi3-380M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.33 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
SteppingKnown for oneC2Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage3 differ
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Processor special features6 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers4356050178
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBPEUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers378.5 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm247 mm
HeightKnown for one33 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm
Other featuresidentical
BIOS ACPIKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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