Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G64MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI Wind U160MX Intel Atom® N455 Netbook

91specifications compared
51differ
40identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G64MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Wind U160MX Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:25.4 cm (10")
Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G64MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Wind U160MX Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G64MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- Wind U160MX Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:N455
Processor cores
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G64MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
- Wind U160MX Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:1
Processor threads
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G64MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
- Wind U160MX Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:2
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G64MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
- Wind U160MX Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:1.66 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G64MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
- Wind U160MX Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:0.512 MB
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G64MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
- Wind U160MX Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:L2

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Comparison of TM8573T-2434G64MIKK, U160MX
154 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G64MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model TM8573T-2434G64MIKK View product	B MSI Wind U160MX Intel Atom® N455 Netbook Model U160MX View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	25.4 cm (10")
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5:3
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	N455
Processor coresDiffers	2	1
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 559
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Atom N400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Pineview
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	A0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	6.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	66 mm²
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	250 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GMA 3150
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Starter
Operating system architectureDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features21 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	49491
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SLBX9
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	265 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	165 mm
HeightKnown for one	31 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel NM10
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6

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