Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531G-987B8G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M Windows 8 Black vs Lenovo IdeaPad P580 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop

128specifications compared
53differ
75identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire 531G-987B8G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M Windows 8 Black:Intel® Pentium®
- IdeaPad P580 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire 531G-987B8G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M Windows 8 Black:987
- IdeaPad P580 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:i7-3632QM
Processor cores
- Aspire 531G-987B8G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M Windows 8 Black:2
- IdeaPad P580 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:4
Processor threads
- Aspire 531G-987B8G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M Windows 8 Black:2
- IdeaPad P580 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:8
Processor frequency
- Aspire 531G-987B8G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M Windows 8 Black:1.5 GHz
- IdeaPad P580 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 531G-987B8G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M Windows 8 Black:2 MB
- IdeaPad P580 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:6 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 531G-987B8G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M Windows 8 Black:L2
- IdeaPad P580 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Aspire 531G-987B8G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M Windows 8 Black:BGA 1023
- IdeaPad P580 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:Socket 1224

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Comparison of 531G-987B8G75Makk, P580
163 specifications	A Acer Aspire 531G-987B8G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M Windows 8 Black Model 531G-987B8G75Makk View product	B Lenovo IdeaPad P580 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop Model P580 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	987	i7-3632QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 900 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	15	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Q0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD	MMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Home Theater v4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	67194	71458
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.x	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0V4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	2500 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	375 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	245 mm
HeightDiffers	23 mm	31.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM77 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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