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Acer Aspire 3 A315-41-R6SD AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200U Laptop vs ASUS X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 36identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R6SD AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R6SD AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200U Laptop:Full HD
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R6SD AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200U Laptop:AMD
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R6SD AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200U Laptop:AMD Ryzen™ 3
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:Intel® Pentium® Silver
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R6SD AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200U Laptop:2200U
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:N5000
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R6SD AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200U Laptop:2
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R6SD AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-41-R6SD AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200U Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:1.1 GHz

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Comparison of A315-41-R6SD, X540MA-DM278T
142 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 3Intel® Pentium® Silver
Processor modelDiffers2200UN5000
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.1 GHz
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1090
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGemini Lake
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x4+1x2, 2x1+1x2+1x2, 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 oneAMD Ryzen 2000 SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Vega 3Intel® UHD Graphics 605
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x3184
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Network1 differ
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)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x1
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.4
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known 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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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® 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® 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 source128990
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3RZ
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 x 24 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 mAh33 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W33 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers262.8 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm27.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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