Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967 vs Samsung RV RV520-A02IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 70identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:Silver
    • RV RV520-A02IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Black, Blue
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:Intel® Pentium®
    • RV RV520-A02IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:967
    • RV RV520-A02IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:2
    • RV RV520-A02IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:1.3 GHz
    • RV RV520-A02IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:2 MB
    • RV RV520-A02IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:L3
    • RV RV520-A02IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Aspire 531 Intel® Pentium® 967:17 W
    • RV RV520-A02IN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:35 W

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Comparison of 531, RV520-A02IN
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Blue
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
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers967i3-2310M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers116
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
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
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
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 PremiumWindows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5980252220
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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 sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04S
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
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 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 mm381.5 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm256.2 mm
HeightKnown for one22.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.48 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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