Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 551-8809 AMD A8 A8-4500M vs Samsung RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 46identical
  • 98known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 551-8809 AMD A8 A8-4500M:Black
    • RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Grey
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 551-8809 AMD A8 A8-4500M:AMD
    • RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 551-8809 AMD A8 A8-4500M:AMD A8
    • RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 551-8809 AMD A8 A8-4500M:A8-4500M
    • RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 551-8809 AMD A8 A8-4500M:4
    • RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 551-8809 AMD A8 A8-4500M:2.8 GHz
    • RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 551-8809 AMD A8 A8-4500M:1.9 GHz
    • RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 551-8809 AMD A8 A8-4500M:4 MB
    • RC NP-RC520-S03TR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB

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Comparison of 551-8809, NP-RC520-S03TR
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersA8-4500Mi5-2410M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory6 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMS PROMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7640GIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A70MIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source104
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareDiffersMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live EssentialsSamsung Update Plus Kolay Ekran Yöneticisi Kolay Hızlanma Yöneticisi Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Destek Merkezi Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown 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 FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown 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 Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution 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 Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52224
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm381.7 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm256.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.51 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source381.7 x 256.5 x 29.2 mm
HeightKnown for one33 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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