Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn vs Acer TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn

129specifications compared
25differ
104identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn has 0.14 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn (2.4 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn has 2.3 GT/s more system bus rate than the Acer TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn (4.8 GT/s vs 2.5 GT/s). The Acer TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Acer TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn (18 vs 17). Display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6") on the Acer TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn, 43.9 cm (17.3") on the Acer TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn. Display resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels on the Acer TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn, 1600 x 900 pixels on the Acer TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
- TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn:Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn:i5-450M
- TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn:i3-350M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn:2.4 GHz
- TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn:2.26 GHz
System bus rate
- TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn:4.8 GT/s
- TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn:Socket 988
- TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn:BGA 1288

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Comparison of TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn, TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn
158 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5740G-5454G32Mn View product	B Acer TravelMate 7740G-354G32Mn View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	i3-350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	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
SteppingDiffers	K0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 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	18	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.66 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	0.512 GB	0.125 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	667 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.792 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 connector	No	No
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	- McAfee Internet Security Suite - Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (SP 2)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	- Acer Crystal Eye - Acer Launch Manager - Acer Video Conference Manager - Adobe Flash Player - Adobe Reader - eSobi - Google Toolbar - Microsoft Silverlight - Norton Online Backup - NTI Media Maker - Skype - Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	43529
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTZ	SLBPL
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	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	3.1 h	3.5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	48.8 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	410 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	275 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.3 cm	2.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.42 cm	3.55 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	- ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source

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