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Acer 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler vs Acer 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 99identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler (2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Acer 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler has 10 nm more processor lithography than the Acer 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler (32 nm vs 22 nm). The Acer 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler has 5°C more tjunction than the Acer 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler (90 °C vs 85 °C). Only the Acer 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler has DVI port. Only the Acer 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler has Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT).

  • Product colour
    • 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler:Black, Silver
    • 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler:Black
  • Processor model
    • 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler:B960
    • 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler:2020M
  • Processor frequency
    • 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler:2.2 GHz
    • 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler:L3
    • 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler:Socket 988
    • 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler:PGA988
  • Processor lithography
    • 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler:32 nm
    • 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler:Sandy Bridge
    • 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler:Ivy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler:Q0
    • 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler:L1

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Comparison of 531-B964G50Mnks + Gold Traveler, 731-20204G75Maii + Gold Traveler
136 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43.9 cm (17.3")
LED backlightYesYes
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Pentium®Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersB9602020M
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Data networkNot supportedNot supported
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXNoNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 portDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
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® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983671142
Processor codeDiffersSR07VSR0U1
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers381.6 mm414.8 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm275 mm
WeightKnown for one2.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes

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