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Acer Aspire Ethos vs MSI F Series N6003-010FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 73identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Ethos:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • F Series N6003-010FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Ethos:i5-2410M
    • F Series N6003-010FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire Ethos:2.9 GHz
    • F Series N6003-010FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Ethos:2.3 GHz
    • F Series N6003-010FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire Ethos:5 GT/s
    • F Series N6003-010FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire Ethos:BGA 1023
    • F Series N6003-010FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire Ethos:Sandy Bridge
    • F Series N6003-010FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Arrandale
  • Stepping
    • Aspire Ethos:J1
    • F Series N6003-010FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:K0

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Comparison of 5951G-2414G75Bn, N6003-010FR
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Aspire Ethos

Model 5951G-2414G75Bn

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Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi5-480M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2320
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555MNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNumeric
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452952
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLC26
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm249.2 mm
HeightKnown for one30 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.25 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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