Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn vs Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk

144specifications compared
27differ
117identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn has 0.13 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk (2.66 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn has 0.14 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk (2.4 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn has 2.3 GT/s more system bus rate than the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk (4.8 GT/s vs 2.5 GT/s). Only the Acer TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn has S/PDIF out port. Display diagonal: 35.6 cm (14") on the Acer TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn, 39.6 cm (15.6") on the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn:35.6 cm (14")
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor model
- TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn:i5-450M
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:i5-430M
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn:2.66 GHz
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:2.53 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn:2.4 GHz
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:2.26 GHz
System bus rate
- TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn:4.8 GT/s
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn:Socket 988
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:BGA 1288
Stepping
- TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn:K0
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:C2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn:18
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:17

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Comparison of TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn, TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk
154 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 8472TG-5454G64Mn View product	B Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-450M	i5-430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	2.53 GHz
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 series	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i5-400 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	0.512 GB	0.125 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	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)	766 MHz	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	4.094 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
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 quantity	0	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 portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	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	1	1
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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system supplied	Windows XP Professional	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® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49022	43537
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTZ	SLBPM
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
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	66.6 Wh	9000 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	9 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Certification	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	345 mm	379 mm
DepthDiffers	249 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.68 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.21 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	ITU V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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