Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs ASUS K541UV-DM979D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 40identical
  • 96known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black
    • K541UV-DM979D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Black, Chocolate
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • K541UV-DM979D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:HD
    • K541UV-DM979D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Full HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD
    • K541UV-DM979D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • K541UV-DM979D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • K541UV-DM979D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:i3-7100U
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • K541UV-DM979D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-21G-9827 AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB
    • K541UV-DM979D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:3 MB

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165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Chocolate
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420i3-7100U
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 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 1356
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH0
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 source0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 520NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers800 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x5916
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon R5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
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)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows 11 free upgradeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneOffice 2016Unknown — 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
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 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 Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI 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 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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)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 sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95442
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2ZW
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown 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 mAh36 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm27.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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