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Acer Aspire 121-0818 AMD C C-70 Laptop vs ASUS K55VD-SX640H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 29identical
  • 118known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 121-0818 AMD C C-70 Laptop:Black
    • K55VD-SX640H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 121-0818 AMD C C-70 Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • K55VD-SX640H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 121-0818 AMD C C-70 Laptop:AMD
    • K55VD-SX640H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 121-0818 AMD C C-70 Laptop:AMD C
    • K55VD-SX640H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 121-0818 AMD C C-70 Laptop:C-70
    • K55VD-SX640H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 121-0818 AMD C C-70 Laptop:2
    • K55VD-SX640H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 121-0818 AMD C C-70 Laptop:1.3 GHz
    • K55VD-SX640H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 121-0818 AMD C C-70 Laptop:1 GHz
    • K55VD-SX640H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz

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176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD CIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersC-70i5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 413 (Socket FT1)BGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIvy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor front side busKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 610M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6290Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 6000Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G LTEKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A68MIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72056
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0WX
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers2500 mAh50 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers284 mm251 mm
DepthDiffers203 mm378 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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