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Acer TravelMate 5520-5A1G16Mi vs Acer TravelMate 5720-301G16N

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 50identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G16Mi:TK-53
    • TravelMate 5720-301G16N:T7300
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G16Mi:1.7 GHz
    • TravelMate 5720-301G16N:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G16Mi:1 MB
    • TravelMate 5720-301G16N:4 MB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G16Mi:2 x 0.5 GB
    • TravelMate 5720-301G16N:1 x 1 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G16Mi:DVD Super Multi DL
    • TravelMate 5720-301G16N:DVD±RW
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G16Mi:AMD Radeon Xpress 1250
    • TravelMate 5720-301G16N:Intel® GMA X3100
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G16Mi:0.896 GB
    • TravelMate 5720-301G16N:0.256 GB
  • Audio system
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G16Mi:MS-Sound
    • TravelMate 5720-301G16N:High Definition Audio

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Comparison of TravelMate 5520-5A1G16Mi, TravelMate 5720-301G16N
119 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersTK-53T7300
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB4 MB
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 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
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 0.5 GB1 x 1 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Xpress 1250Intel® GMA X3100
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.896 GB0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMS-SoundHigh Definition Audio
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfacesidentical
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM965 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcer 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, Norton Internet Security, Microsoft Office Ready 200
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
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 h
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg3.02 kg

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