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Acer Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs Dell E6430 + 15.6" Messenger

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 69identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • E6430 + 15.6" Messenger:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • E6430 + 15.6" Messenger:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:HD
    • E6430 + 15.6" Messenger:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • E6430 + 15.6" Messenger:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
    • E6430 + 15.6" Messenger:i5-3320M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
    • E6430 + 15.6" Messenger:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • E6430 + 15.6" Messenger:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2 MB
    • E6430 + 15.6" Messenger:3 MB

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Comparison of 531-B9602G50Maks, E6430 + 15.6" Messenger
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Silver, Stainless steelSilver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB960i5-3320M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2226
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM70 ExpressIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983664896
Processor codeDiffersSR07VSR0MY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh60 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 V
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg2.01 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm352 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm241 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.24 cm
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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