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Acer TravelMate P2 56-M-P5H8 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop vs Acer Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 77identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 56-M-P5H8 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 56-M-P5H8 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:3556U
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:N2940
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate P2 56-M-P5H8 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate P2 56-M-P5H8 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 56-M-P5H8 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:1.83 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate P2 56-M-P5H8 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Smart Cache
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:L2
  • Processor operating modes
    • TravelMate P2 56-M-P5H8 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:64-bit
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate P2 56-M-P5H8 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Haswell
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Bay Trail

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Comparison of 56-M-P5H8, ES1-512-C229
157 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers3556UN2940
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.83 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBay Trail
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W7.5 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers104
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 4x11x4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.25 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1170
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz313 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz854 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source854 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 780 pixels640 x 480 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial version), Microsoft office 2013 Trial version (30 days trial version)
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7662182104
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm25 x 27 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1YV
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery life (max)Differs10 h7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W45 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.4 kg
DepthDiffers256 mm258 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.04 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.1 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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