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Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-926B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 31identical
  • 86known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-926B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Laptop
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-926B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Gold
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-926B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-926B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-926B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-926B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-926B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-926B AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:2
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C531 Intel® Celeron® N3160:4

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152 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopChromebook
Product colourDiffersBlackGold
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420N3160
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.24 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1170
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBraswell
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor generationKnown for one7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB32 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDFlash
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
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 speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
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
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 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 BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot 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 source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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 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 sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response 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 source91831
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2KP
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh3920 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.55 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm341 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm236.6 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm17 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm1.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm1.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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