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Acer Aspire 571-6481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs GIGABYTE M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 96identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 571-6481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 571-6481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 571-6481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 571-6481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 571-6481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 571-6481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:BGA 1023
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 571-6481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:22 nm
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 571-6481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of 571-6481, M2432-CF1
165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one0.125 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570852229
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR048
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh39.96 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1 V
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm27 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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