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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6834 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M vs MSI Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 73identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-2620M
    • i5-430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.4 GHz
    • 2.53 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.7 GHz
    • 2.26 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 5 GT/s
    • 2.5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1023
    • BGA 1288

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Acer

TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6834 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M

Model TM8573T-6834

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MSI

Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

Model CR620-031US

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Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2620Mi5-430M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1C2
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2717
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0
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 one1
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® 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)Differs1300 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5223143537
Processor codeDiffersSR041SLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm247 mm
HeightKnown for one31 mm
Width (imperial)Differs38.1 cm (15")37.4 cm (14.7")
Depth (imperial)Differs25.4 cm (10")24.7 cm (9.73")
Height (imperial)Known for one3.1 cm (1.22")
Height (front)Known for one1.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3 cm
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one1.78 cm (0.7")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3 cm (1.18")
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP

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