Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN vs Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security

136specifications compared
34differ
102identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN has 1.33 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security (2.53 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN has 17 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security (35 W vs 18 W). The Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN has 10 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security (19 vs 9). Only the Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN has card reader integrated. Only the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security has docking connector.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:i5-460M
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:i3-330UM
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:2.53 GHz
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:1.2 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:35 W
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:18 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:19
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:9
Internal memory
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:4 GB
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:3 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN, TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security
152 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN View product	B Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-460M	i3-330UM
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.2 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	18 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 5650	Intel HD
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	500 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabite Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
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 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)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50179	49021
Processor codeDiffers	SLC22	SLBUG
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	8 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	63 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	48.8 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	285 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	206.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.3 cm	2.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.42 cm	2.91 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0

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