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Acer Aspire 531-B9608G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G12Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 73identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531-B9608G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G12Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531-B9608G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G12Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-B9608G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G12Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531-B9608G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G12Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531-B9608G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G12Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 531-B9608G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2 MB
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G12Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 531-B9608G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:L3
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G12Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 531-B9608G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Socket 988
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G12Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:BGA 1023

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157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB960i7-3517U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2219
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneDVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM70 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983665714
Processor codeDiffersSR07VSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
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® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg2.25 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm376 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm20.7 mm
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC

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