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Acer Aspire 531-4461 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop vs ASUS X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 82identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531-4461 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Red
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-4461 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2020M
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:987
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531-4461 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:1.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 531-4461 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Smart Cache
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:L2
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 531-4461 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:PGA988
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 531-4461 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:22 nm
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 531-4461 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • Aspire 531-4461 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:L1
    • X502CA Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Q0

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Comparison of 531-4461, X502CA
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack, Silver
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor modelDiffers2020M987
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel Pentium 900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2415
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
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
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM70 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7114267194
Processor codeDiffersSR0U1SR0V4
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.x
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh38 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg1.86 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm383 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm21.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.54 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.32 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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