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Acer Aspire 571-6422 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Acer Aspire 572-6638 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 101identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 571-6422 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Aspire 572-6638 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Black
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 571-6422 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire 572-6638 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 571-6422 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • Aspire 572-6638 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 571-6422 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • Aspire 572-6638 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 571-6422 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Aspire 572-6638 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 571-6422 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:BGA 1023
    • Aspire 572-6638 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 571-6422 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • Aspire 572-6638 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Haswell
  • Bus type
    • Aspire 571-6422 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:DMI
    • Aspire 572-6638 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:DMI2

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Comparison of 571-6422, 572-6638
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor special features9 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205675459
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.35 kg
DepthDiffers253 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm25.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.54 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.32 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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