Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA

100specifications compared
37differ
63identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA has 0.66 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN (2.26 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA has 1 MB more processor cache than the Acer TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN (3 MB vs 2 MB). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA has 266 MHz more processor front side bus than the Acer TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN (1066 MHz vs 800 MHz). Only the Acer TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN has card reader integrated. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA has docking connector.

Processor model
- TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:T5470
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:P8400
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:1.6 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:2.26 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:2 MB
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:3 MB
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:800 MHz
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:1066 MHz
Processor lithography
- TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:65 nm
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:45 nm
Processor codename
- TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:Merom
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:Penryn
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:35 W
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:25 W
Tjunction
- TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:100 °C
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:105 °C

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Comparison of TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN, ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA
130 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T5470	P8400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	M0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	8	8.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 1 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Intel 82567LM
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/g/n	Intel WiFi Link 5300AGN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® PM965 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer 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, Microsoft Office Ready 2007	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	31788	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLAEB	SL3BU
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.02 kg	2.63 kg
WidthKnown for one	360 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	267 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	3.03 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	357.5 x 255 x 33.5 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	56K V.90
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Conexant
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Optical driveidentical
DVD+R speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x

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