Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967 vs Samsung RV RV509-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 73identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:Silver
    • RV RV509-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:Intel® Pentium®
    • RV RV509-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:967
    • RV RV509-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:i3-380M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:2
    • RV RV509-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:1.3 GHz
    • RV RV509-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:5 GT/s
    • RV RV509-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:2 MB
    • RV RV509-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:L3
    • RV RV509-S03IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Laptop:Smart Cache

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174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers967i3-380M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers116
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage3 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz667 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® 315M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5980250178
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.54 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm256.2 mm
HeightKnown for one22.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.49 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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