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

Acer Aspire Z3100 vs Acer Z431G (i3-550)

51specifications compared
22differ
29identical
86known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- Aspire Z3100:AMD
- Z431G (i3-550):Intel
Processor family
- Aspire Z3100:AMD Athlon II X2
- Z431G (i3-550):Intel® Core™ i3
Processor frequency
- Aspire Z3100:2.8 GHz
- Z431G (i3-550):3.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire Z3100:1 MB
- Z431G (i3-550):4 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire Z3100:L2
- Z431G (i3-550):Smart Cache
Internal memory
- Aspire Z3100:4 GB
- Z431G (i3-550):2 GB
Internal memory type
- Aspire Z3100:DDR3-SDRAM
- Z431G (i3-550):DDR2-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- Aspire Z3100:500 GB
- Z431G (i3-550):320 GB

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Comparison of Aspire Z3100, Z431G (i3-550)
137 specifications	A Acer Aspire Z3100 View product	B Acer Z431G (i3-550)View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	54.6 cm (21.5")	54.6 cm (21.5")
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
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	300 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD Athlon II X2	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	i3-550
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73 W
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBUD
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clarkdale
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	K0
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72.6 °C
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9200	Intel® HD Graphics
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
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
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	733 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office 2010	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, eBay, eSobi, Game Zone, Google Setup, Google Toolbar, McAfee Internet Security Suite WW, MyWinLocker, Nero 9 Essentials, Netflix shortcut, Norton Online Backup (Acer), Skype, Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48505
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other features4 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000 base T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Chassis type	All-in-One	All-in-One
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
DisplayDiffers	Full HD TFT LCD	FHD TFT LCD
Display included	Yes	Yes
Mac compatibility	No	No
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Number of processors installed	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Platform	PC	PC
Power supply	220 W	220 W
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width (with stand)Known for one	549 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (with stand)Known for one	129 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (with stand)Known for one	496 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	CE, Nemko (CB)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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