Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP253M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M vs MSI GE60 0ND-258

117specifications compared
40differ
77identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- TravelMate P2 TMP253M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:Intel® Core™ i3
- GE60 0ND-258:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 TMP253M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- GE60 0ND-258:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 TMP253M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:i3-2328M
- GE60 0ND-258:i7-3630QM
Processor cores
- TravelMate P2 TMP253M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2
- GE60 0ND-258:4
Processor threads
- TravelMate P2 TMP253M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:4
- GE60 0ND-258:8
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 TMP253M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2.2 GHz
- GE60 0ND-258:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate P2 TMP253M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:3 MB
- GE60 0ND-258:6 MB
Processor cache type
- TravelMate P2 TMP253M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:L3
- GE60 0ND-258:Smart Cache

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Comparison of TMP253M, GE60 0ND-258
153 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 TMP253M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Model TMP253M View product	B MSI GE60 0ND-258 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2328M	i7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socket	PGA988	PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM77 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	70927	71459
Processor codeDiffers	SR0TC	SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	382 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	33.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 kg
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.76 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.23 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels

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