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Acer 731-B964G50Makk + Gold traveler vs MSI CX70 0NF-225BE

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 89identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 731-B964G50Makk + Gold traveler:Intel® Pentium®
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • 731-B964G50Makk + Gold traveler:B960
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:i3-3120M
  • Processor threads
    • 731-B964G50Makk + Gold traveler:2
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 731-B964G50Makk + Gold traveler:2.2 GHz
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 731-B964G50Makk + Gold traveler:2 MB
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • 731-B964G50Makk + Gold traveler:L3
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:Smart Cache
  • Processor lithography
    • 731-B964G50Makk + Gold traveler:32 nm
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • 731-B964G50Makk + Gold traveler:Sandy Bridge
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of 731-B964G50Makk + Gold traveler, CX70 0NF-225BE
155 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersB960i3-3120M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2225
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneQ0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Home Theater v4SRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983671465
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR07VUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers414.8 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm269.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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