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Acer Aspire 531-987B8G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 571G-32346G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 73identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531-987B8G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Silver
    • Aspire 571G-32346G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:Black
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531-987B8G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire 571G-32346G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-987B8G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:987
    • Aspire 571G-32346G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:i3-2348M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531-987B8G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 571G-32346G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531-987B8G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:1.5 GHz
    • Aspire 571G-32346G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 531-987B8G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:2 MB
    • Aspire 571G-32346G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 531-987B8G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:L2
    • Aspire 571G-32346G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Aspire 531-987B8G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:17 W
    • Aspire 571G-32346G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:35 W

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160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers987i3-2348M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 900 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneQ0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one15Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MB
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 710M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Home Theater v4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
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)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6719474542
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0V4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers2500 mAh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)4 h4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm381.6 mm
Depth253 mm253 mm
HeightKnown for one23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.52 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.32 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM77 Express
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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