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Acer Aspire 531-B964G1TMnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook S400CA-CA008P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 75identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531-B964G1TMnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA008P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 531-B964G1TMnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA008P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 531-B964G1TMnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:No
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA008P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531-B964G1TMnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA008P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-B964G1TMnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA008P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531-B964G1TMnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA008P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531-B964G1TMnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA008P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 531-B964G1TMnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2 MB
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA008P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of 531-B964G1TMnks, S400CA-CA008P
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Stainless steel
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersB960i3-3217U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.8 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 i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2218
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
Graphics3 differ
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 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
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
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM70 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features16 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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983665697
Processor codeDiffersSR07VSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh44 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 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
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm239 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm21 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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