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Acer Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop vs Acer Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop

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  • 40differ
  • 83identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop (4 vs 2). The Acer Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the Acer Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop (8 vs 4). The Acer Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop (2.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Only the Acer Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop has touchscreen. Only the Acer Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop has card reader integrated.

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Black
    • Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:No
    • Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:HD
    • Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-34V8 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:i3-7020U
    • Swift 5 SF514-53T-501B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:i5-8265U

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141 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-7020Ui5-8265U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1528
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeWhiskey Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurations1x4, 2x21x4, 2x2
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.54.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x3EA0
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
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)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
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)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers122590149088
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm46x24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh4670 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg970 g
WidthDiffers381.6 mm329 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm228 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm14.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes

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