Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 521-0888 AMD E E1-1200 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 570G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 35identical
  • 106known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 521-0888 AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:AMD
    • Aspire 570G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 521-0888 AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:AMD E
    • Aspire 570G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 521-0888 AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:E1-1200
    • Aspire 570G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 521-0888 AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:1.4 GHz
    • Aspire 570G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:1.8 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 521-0888 AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:2 GB
    • Aspire 570G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 521-0888 AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:500 GB
    • Aspire 570G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:750 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 521-0888 AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:DVD Super Multi DL
    • Aspire 570G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:No
  • Discrete graphics card
    • Aspire 521-0888 AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:No
    • Aspire 570G Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:Yes

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Comparison of 521-0888, 570G
166 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD EIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersE1-1200i3-3217U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIvy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7310Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65697
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N9
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — 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 technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.35 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm256 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.21 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD A68MUnknown — not stated by the source

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