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Acer Aspire 431-4621 Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 573G-54208G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Grey

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 68identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 431-4621 Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Blue
    • Aspire 573G-54208G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Grey:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 431-4621 Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Aspire 573G-54208G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Grey:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 431-4621 Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire 573G-54208G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Grey:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 431-4621 Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire 573G-54208G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Grey:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 431-4621 Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:987
    • Aspire 573G-54208G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Grey:i5-4200U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 431-4621 Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 573G-54208G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Grey:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 431-4621 Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:1.5 GHz
    • Aspire 573G-54208G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Grey:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 431-4621 Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:2 MB
    • Aspire 573G-54208G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Grey:3 MB

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170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueGrey
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers987i5-4200U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersQ0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one15Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0xA16
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features25 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6719475459
Processor codeDiffersSR0V4SR170
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX 2.0
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm256 mm
Height (front)Known for one2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM70 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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