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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P246-M-5298 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 49identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TravelMate P2 P246-M-5298 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD
    • TravelMate P2 P246-M-5298 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • TravelMate P2 P246-M-5298 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • TravelMate P2 P246-M-5298 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • TravelMate P2 P246-M-5298 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P246-M-5298 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P246-M-5298 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-910Z AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB
    • TravelMate P2 P246-M-5298 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of A315-21G-910Z, P246-M-5298
147 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420i5-5200U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1168
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x1616
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxLinux Linpus
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source14 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 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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85212
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR23Y
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh4700 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm346 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm30.4 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.53 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm3.04 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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