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

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  • 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
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffersT5470P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersMeromPenryn
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs88.5
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 1 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470Intel® GMA 4500MHD
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetIntel 82567LM
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/g/nIntel WiFi Link 5300AGN
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outDiffersYesNo
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM965 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer 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 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3178835569
Processor codeDiffersSLAEBSL3BU
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 h
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.02 kg2.63 kg
WidthKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one267 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one3.03 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source357.5 x 255 x 33.5 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeDiffersITU V.9256K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConexant
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Optical driveidentical
DVD+R speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x

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