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Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-52454G75MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs MSI X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 62identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-52454G75MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-52454G75MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-52454G75MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-52454G75MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:SU7300
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-52454G75MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:4
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:2
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-52454G75MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:1.3 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-52454G75MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:45 nm
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-52454G75MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
    • X-Slim Series X420-041IT laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Penryn

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450MSU7300
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgePenryn
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
SteppingDiffersJ1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W10 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 956
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5430
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, CD, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersWi-Fi802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM67 ExpressIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
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™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345242791
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSLGYV
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.59 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm350 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers30.5 mm24 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one38.1 cm (15")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one25.4 cm (10")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one3.05 cm (1.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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