Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 431-4829 Intel® Pentium® 987 vs Samsung 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

129specifications compared
48differ
81identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire 431-4829 Intel® Pentium® 987:Intel® Pentium®
- 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 431-4829 Intel® Pentium® 987:987
- 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
Processor threads
- Aspire 431-4829 Intel® Pentium® 987:2
- 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 431-4829 Intel® Pentium® 987:1.5 GHz
- 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 431-4829 Intel® Pentium® 987:2 MB
- 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 431-4829 Intel® Pentium® 987:L2
- 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Smart Cache
Stepping
- Aspire 431-4829 Intel® Pentium® 987:Q0
- 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire 431-4829 Intel® Pentium® 987:17 W
- 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35 W

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Comparison of 431-4829, NP600B4BI
160 specifications	A Acer Aspire 431-4829 Intel® Pentium® 987 Model 431-4829 View product	B Samsung 6 NP600B4BI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Model NP600B4BI View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	987	i5-2450M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 900 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	Q0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	15	25
Maximum number of SMP processors	1	1
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1023	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	3.0+HS
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM70 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	67194	53452
Processor codeDiffers	SR0V4	SR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.x	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	2500 mAh	48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	342 mm	334.8 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	236 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.01 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.49 cm
HeightKnown for one	23 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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