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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6405 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M vs MSI Gaming GT683R-246FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 67identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-560M
    • i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.2 GHz
    • 2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.66 GHz
    • 2 GHz

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168 specifications
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Acer

TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6405 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M

Model TM8572T-6405

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MSI

Gaming GT683R-246FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model GT683R-246FR

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Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-560Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersK0D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2020
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one3 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one1
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
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 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one24x
CD write speedKnown for one24x
CD-R read speedKnown for one24x
CD-R write speedKnown for one24x
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4965352219
Processor codeDiffersSLBTTSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, Supervisor
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers379 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm265 mm
WeightKnown for one3.5 kg
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V AC
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Internal modemKnown for oneYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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