Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 391-9880 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs Lenovo IdeaPad Z470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 84identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 391-9880 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • IdeaPad Z470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 391-9880 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad Z470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 391-9880 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad Z470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 391-9880 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • IdeaPad Z470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:i3-2330M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 391-9880 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • IdeaPad Z470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 391-9880 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB
    • IdeaPad Z470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 391-9880 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Smart Cache
    • IdeaPad Z470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:L3
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 391-9880 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:22 nm
    • IdeaPad Z470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:32 nm

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170 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui3-2330M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1922
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneWLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Basic
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Start, Bing Bar, Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571453434
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one2310 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm341 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm232 mm
HeightKnown for one15 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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