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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop vs Acer Aspire V5-531-987B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 37identical
  • 87known for one product only

Key differences

  • LED backlight
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:No
    • Aspire V5-531-987B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire V5-531-987B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:i5-3317UM
    • Aspire V5-531-987B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:987
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • Aspire V5-531-987B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:1.5 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:6 GB
    • Aspire V5-531-987B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:520 GB
    • Aspire V5-531-987B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:500 GB
  • Storage media
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:HDD+SSD
    • Aspire V5-531-987B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:HDD
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317UM Laptop:DVD-RW
    • Aspire V5-531-987B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:DVD Super Multi

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143 specifications
Display1 differ
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightDiffersNoYes
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317UM987
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
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 Pentium 900 Series for Mobile
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 sourceQ0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 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 source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers520 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one20 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730MNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM70 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 Rapid Storage 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 sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67194
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0V4
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.x
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs8 h4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.39 kg2.3 kg
HeightDiffers33.2 mm23 mm

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