Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5520-301G12 vs Acer TravelMate 5720G-302G16

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 45identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 5720G-302G16 has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 5520-301G12 (2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 5720G-302G16 has 3 MB more processor cache than the Acer TravelMate 5520-301G12 (4 MB vs 1 MB). The Acer TravelMate 5520-301G12 has 800 MHz more processor front side bus than the Acer TravelMate 5720G-302G16 (1600 MHz vs 800 MHz). Only the Acer TravelMate 5520-301G12 has Bluetooth. Only the Acer TravelMate 5720G-302G16 has DVI port.

  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5520-301G12:TL-56
    • TravelMate 5720G-302G16:T7300
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5520-301G12:1.8 GHz
    • TravelMate 5720G-302G16:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5520-301G12:1 MB
    • TravelMate 5720G-302G16:4 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • TravelMate 5520-301G12:1600 MHz
    • TravelMate 5720G-302G16:800 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 5520-301G12:1 GB
    • TravelMate 5720G-302G16:2 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • TravelMate 5520-301G12:2 x 0.5 GB
    • TravelMate 5720G-302G16:2 x 1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate 5520-301G12:120 GB
    • TravelMate 5720G-302G16:160 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • TravelMate 5520-301G12:DVD±RW
    • TravelMate 5720G-302G16:DVD Super Multi DL

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Comparison of TravelMate 5520-301G12, TravelMate 5720G-302G16
119 specifications
Displayidentical
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Display resolutionKnown for one1280 x 800 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersTL-56T7300
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB4 MB
Processor front side busDiffers1600 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePBGA479, PPGA478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 0.5 GB2 x 1 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB160 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Xpress 1250AMD Mobility Radeon X1700
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.896 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMS-SoundHigh Definition Audio
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
DVI portDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, Norton Internet Security, NTI CD Maker, NTI ShadowAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29760
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs2.5 h3 h
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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