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Acer Aspire 3 A315-32-P2JM Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-31N1 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 66identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3 A315-32-P2JM Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-31N1 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-32-P2JM Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-31N1 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-32-P2JM Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:Full HD
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-31N1 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-32-P2JM Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:Intel® Pentium® Silver
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-31N1 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-32-P2JM Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:N5000
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-31N1 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:i3-7020U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-32-P2JM Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:4
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-31N1 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-32-P2JM Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:1.1 GHz
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-31N1 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3 A315-32-P2JM Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:4 MB
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-31N1 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of A315-32-P2JM, A517-51-31N1
148 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® SilverIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersN5000i3-7020U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.1 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1090BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersGemini LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4+1x2, 2x1+1x2+1x2, 4x11x4, 2x2
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB0Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 605Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs750 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x31840x5916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of execution unitsKnown for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one750 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — 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 quantityDiffers01
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
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
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)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers128990122590
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3RZUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4810 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm289.9 mm
HeightDiffers20.9 mm28.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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