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Acer Aspire 531-B9704G75Makk Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 771G-7361161.5TBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium

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  • 45differ
  • 85identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 531-B9704G75Makk Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire 771G-7361161.5TBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 531-B9704G75Makk Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire 771G-7361161.5TBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 531-B9704G75Makk Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:HD
    • Aspire 771G-7361161.5TBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531-B9704G75Makk Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire 771G-7361161.5TBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-B9704G75Makk Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:B970
    • Aspire 771G-7361161.5TBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 531-B9704G75Makk Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 771G-7361161.5TBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531-B9704G75Makk Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 771G-7361161.5TBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium:8
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 531-B9704G75Makk Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2 MB
    • Aspire 771G-7361161.5TBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium:6 MB

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145 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB970i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2323
ECC supported by processorNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneQ0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1.5 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed00
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 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
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
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)NoNo
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6391564899
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0J2Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm415 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm34.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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