Product comparison · 2 all-in-one pcs/workstations

Acer 431g Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550 vs MSI Wind Top AE2420-069NE

116specifications compared
45differ
71identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 431g Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:54.6 cm (21.5")
- Wind Top AE2420-069NE:59.9 cm (23.6")
Processor family
- 431g Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:Intel® Core™ i3
- Wind Top AE2420-069NE:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- 431g Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:Intel® Core™ i3
- Wind Top AE2420-069NE:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- 431g Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:i3-550
- Wind Top AE2420-069NE:i5-560M
Processor frequency
- 431g Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:3.2 GHz
- Wind Top AE2420-069NE:2.66 GHz
Processor cache
- 431g Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:4 MB
- Wind Top AE2420-069NE:3 MB
Processor socket
- 431g Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:LGA 1156 (Socket H)
- Wind Top AE2420-069NE:BGA 1288
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 431g Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:73 W
- Wind Top AE2420-069NE:35 W

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Comparison of 431g, Wind Top AE2420-069NE
139 specifications	A Acer 431g Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550 Model 431g View product	B MSI Wind Top AE2420-069NE View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	54.6 cm (21.5")	59.9 cm (23.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-550	i5-560M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	BGA 1288
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	73 W	35 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	20
FSB Parity	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUD	SLBTT
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarkdale	Arrandale
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Stepping	K0	K0
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 800/1066
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	17.1 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
TcaseKnown for one	72.6 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1066,1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMCmicro, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, xD	Memory Stick (MS), miniSD, MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500	AMD Radeon HD 5730
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	733 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	White
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features13 differ
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	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 AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	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 TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	48505	49653
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	549 mm	617.3 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	129 mm	72 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	499 mm	461.8 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 kg
Other features4 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 channels
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Chassis type	All-in-One	All-in-One
DisplayDiffers	LCD TFT	Full HD
Display included	Yes	Yes
Megapixel (approx.)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Number of processors installed	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Power supplyDiffers	220 W	180 W
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 5W
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Energy Star	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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