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Acer Aspire 571G-53212G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Grey vs Dell Inspiron N4050 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 94identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 571G-53212G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Grey:Grey
    • Inspiron N4050 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 571G-53212G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Grey:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Inspiron N4050 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 571G-53212G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Grey:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Inspiron N4050 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 571G-53212G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Grey:i5-3210M
    • Inspiron N4050 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 571G-53212G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Grey:22 nm
    • Inspiron N4050 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 571G-53212G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Grey:Ivy Bridge
    • Inspiron N4050 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • Aspire 571G-53212G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Grey:L1
    • Inspiron N4050 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:J1
  • Tjunction
    • Aspire 571G-53212G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 2 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Grey:105 °C
    • Inspiron N4050 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:100 °C

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168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-2450M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2525
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
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 source2 W
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
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 ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 7 Home Basic
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570853452
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2200 mAh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm342 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.47 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.2 cm (13.5")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.4 cm (9.61")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.48 cm (1.37")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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