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Acer 2530-32GQ + PACK GOLD vs Acer P259-M-32WH + PACK GOLD

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 91identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • 2530-32GQ + PACK GOLD:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • P259-M-32WH + PACK GOLD:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • 2530-32GQ + PACK GOLD:i3-5005U
    • P259-M-32WH + PACK GOLD:i3-6100U
  • Processor frequency
    • 2530-32GQ + PACK GOLD:2 GHz
    • P259-M-32WH + PACK GOLD:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 2530-32GQ + PACK GOLD:5 GT/s
    • P259-M-32WH + PACK GOLD:4 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • 2530-32GQ + PACK GOLD:BGA 1168
    • P259-M-32WH + PACK GOLD:BGA 1356
  • Processor operating modes
    • 2530-32GQ + PACK GOLD:32-bit, 64-bit
    • P259-M-32WH + PACK GOLD:64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • 2530-32GQ + PACK GOLD:Broadwell
    • P259-M-32WH + PACK GOLD:Skylake
  • Bus type
    • 2530-32GQ + PACK GOLD:DMI2
    • P259-M-32WH + PACK GOLD:QPI

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Comparison of 2530-32GQ + PACK GOLD, P259-M-32WH + PACK GOLD
139 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-5005Ui3-6100U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2QPI
SteppingDiffersF0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16161916
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8469588180
Processor codeDiffersSR27GSR2EU
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24x 1.3 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.23 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers26.1 mm30.2 mm
Height (front)Differs1.75 cm2.39 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.61 cm3.02 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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