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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 481T-6628 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs ASUS A42F-VX408R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 76identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481T-6628 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Grey
    • A42F-VX408R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Black
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481T-6628 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • A42F-VX408R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481T-6628 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • A42F-VX408R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481T-6628 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • A42F-VX408R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:i3-350M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481T-6628 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • A42F-VX408R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.26 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481T-6628 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:5 GT/s
    • A42F-VX408R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481T-6628 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:BGA 1023
    • A42F-VX408R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:BGA 1288
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481T-6628 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:22 nm
    • A42F-VX408R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:32 nm

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Comparison of 481T-6628, A42F-VX408R
165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui3-350M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersL1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS Premium Sound
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570743529
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SLBPL
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers4850 mAh47 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm349 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm238 mm
HeightDiffers20.7 mm36.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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