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Acer Aspire 3 A315-53-3287 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop vs MSI WS65 8SK-481

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 61identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 3 A315-53-3287 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Laptop
    • WS65 8SK-481:Mobile workstation
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-53-3287 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • WS65 8SK-481:192 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-53-3287 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • WS65 8SK-481:Intel® Core™ i9
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 3 A315-53-3287 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • WS65 8SK-481:8th gen Intel® Core™ i9
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-53-3287 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:i3-8130U
    • WS65 8SK-481:i9-8950HK
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-53-3287 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:2
    • WS65 8SK-481:6
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-53-3287 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:4
    • WS65 8SK-481:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-53-3287 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • WS65 8SK-481:4.8 GHz

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Comparison of A315-53-3287, WS65 8SK-481
147 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels192 x 1080 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i9
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i9
Processor modelDiffersi3-8130Ui9-8950HK
Processor coresDiffers26
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz4.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB12 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i9-8000 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceU0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2666 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB512 GB
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
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® P3200
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x3E9B
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers137977134903
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRCKN
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 42 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityKnown for one4810 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm357.7 mm
DepthDiffers262.8 mm247.7 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm17.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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