Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 121-C72G50abb AMD C C-70 Laptop vs Acer Aspire P3171-6820 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3339Y Laptop

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 42identical
  • 81known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 121-C72G50abb AMD C C-70 Laptop:Blue
    • Aspire P3171-6820 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3339Y Laptop:Silver
  • Form factor
    • Aspire 121-C72G50abb AMD C C-70 Laptop:Clamshell
    • Aspire P3171-6820 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3339Y Laptop:Convertible (Detachable)
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 121-C72G50abb AMD C C-70 Laptop:No
    • Aspire P3171-6820 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3339Y Laptop:Yes
  • Panel type
    • Aspire 121-C72G50abb AMD C C-70 Laptop:LCD
    • Aspire P3171-6820 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3339Y Laptop:IPS
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 121-C72G50abb AMD C C-70 Laptop:AMD
    • Aspire P3171-6820 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3339Y Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 121-C72G50abb AMD C C-70 Laptop:AMD C
    • Aspire P3171-6820 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3339Y Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 121-C72G50abb AMD C C-70 Laptop:C-70
    • Aspire P3171-6820 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3339Y Laptop:i5-3339Y
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 121-C72G50abb AMD C C-70 Laptop:2
    • Aspire P3171-6820 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3339Y Laptop:4

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Comparison of 121-C72G50abb, P3171-6820
157 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlueSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display2 differ
Display diagonal29.5 cm (11.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeHDHD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeDiffersLCDIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD CIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersC-70i5-3339Y
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1 GHz1.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2L3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 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 i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIvy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB120 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6290Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
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 Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceYes
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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 source72013
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR12S
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 x 24 mm
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
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers2500 mAh5280 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h6 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg790 g
WidthDiffers285 mm190.8 mm
DepthDiffers202 mm295.4 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.95 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.01 cm
HeightKnown for one27.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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