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Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-32354G56tcc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M vs MSI CX70 0ND-015BE

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 75identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-32354G56tcc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:35.6 cm (14")
    • CX70 0ND-015BE:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-32354G56tcc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • CX70 0ND-015BE:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-32354G56tcc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:HD
    • CX70 0ND-015BE:HD+
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-32354G56tcc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • CX70 0ND-015BE:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-32354G56tcc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • CX70 0ND-015BE:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-32354G56tcc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:i3-2357M
    • CX70 0ND-015BE:i5-3210M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-32354G56tcc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1.3 GHz
    • CX70 0ND-015BE:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-32354G56tcc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:L3
    • CX70 0ND-015BE:Smart Cache

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166 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2357Mi5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers564 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one0.125 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel UM67 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Number of hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown 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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65708
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm269.3 mm
HeightDiffers22.3 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
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
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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