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Acer Extensa 2509 Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 81identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Extensa 2509 Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:N3530
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:3556U
  • Processor cores
    • Extensa 2509 Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:4
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Extensa 2509 Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:4
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 2509 Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:2.16 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Extensa 2509 Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:L2
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor operating modes
    • Extensa 2509 Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • Extensa 2509 Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:Bay Trail
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Haswell
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Extensa 2509 Intel® Pentium® N3530 Laptop:7.5 W
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:15 W

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Comparison of 2509, P256-M-P4M2
165 specifications
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor modelDiffersN35303556U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.58 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1170Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailHaswell
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W15 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers410
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x41x2, 1x4, 4x1
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers313 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one896 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs896 MHz1000 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8107476621
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1W2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one2500 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions1 differ
HeightKnown for one30.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Differs3.03 cm3.04 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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