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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2648G75MIKK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M vs MSI F Series FX603-005IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 84identical
  • 46known 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
    • i7-2640M
    • i5-460M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.8 GHz
    • 2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 5 GT/s
    • 2.5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor codename
    • Sandy Bridge
    • Arrandale

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Acer

TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2648G75MIKK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M

Model TM8573TG-2648G75MIKK

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MSI

F Series FX603-005IT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

Model FX603-005IT

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Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, Plastic
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2640Mi5-460M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
TjunctionDiffers100 C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2819
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1288
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
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
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
WWANKnown for oneNot installed
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one130
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
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 IDDiffers5346450179
Processor codeDiffersSR03RSLC22
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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 h
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one31 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one382 x 253 x 31 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneNo
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one4.8 kg

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