Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6593-653G25N vs Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn

115specifications compared
50differ
65identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn has 2 more processor threads than the Acer TravelMate 6593-653G25N (4 vs 2). The Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn has 0.16 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 6593-653G25N (2.26 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn has 1 MB more processor cache than the Acer TravelMate 6593-653G25N (3 MB vs 2 MB). Only the Acer TravelMate 6593-653G25N has DVI port. Only the Acer TravelMate 6593-653G25N has ExpressCard slot.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 6593-653G25N:39.1 cm (15.4")
- TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 6593-653G25N:1680 x 1050 pixels
- TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 6593-653G25N:16:10
- TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn:16:9
Processor family
- TravelMate 6593-653G25N:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate 6593-653G25N:T6570
- TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn:i5-430M
Processor threads
- TravelMate 6593-653G25N:2
- TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn:4
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 6593-653G25N:2.1 GHz
- TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn:2.26 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 6593-653G25N:2 MB
- TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn:3 MB

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Comparison of TravelMate 6593-653G25N, TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn
156 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6593-653G25N View product	B Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572TG-434G64Mn View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	T6570	i5-430M
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C2
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500HD	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.384 GB	4.606 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42841	43537
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBPM
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	66.6 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	379 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.4 cm	2.77 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.65 cm	3.2 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem typeDiffers	V.92	ITU V.92
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	88	Unknown — not stated by the source

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