Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6497 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs MSI Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 70identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6497 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6497 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:P6200
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6497 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
    • Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:2
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6497 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:2.13 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6497 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
    • Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6497 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
    • Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:PGA988
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6497 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Sandy Bridge
    • Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:Arrandale
  • Tjunction
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6497 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:100 °C
    • Megabook CX620-457FR laptop Intel® Pentium® P6200:90 °C

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Comparison of TM8573T-6497, CX620-457FR
156 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410MP6200
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.13 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium P6000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers161
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2316
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.1+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for one# Microsoft Office Starter # Bing Bar # Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222450176
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers31 mm35 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
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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