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Acer Aspire 3 A317-51-32EB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8145U Laptop vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW-0021A8750H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 68identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3 A317-51-32EB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8145U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW-0021A8750H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A317-51-32EB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8145U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW-0021A8750H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 3 A317-51-32EB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8145U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW-0021A8750H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A317-51-32EB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8145U Laptop:i3-8145U
    • ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW-0021A8750H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A317-51-32EB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8145U Laptop:2
    • ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW-0021A8750H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:6
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A317-51-32EB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8145U Laptop:4
    • ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW-0021A8750H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A317-51-32EB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8145U Laptop:3.9 GHz
    • ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW-0021A8750H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:4.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A317-51-32EB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8145U Laptop:2.1 GHz
    • ROG Zephyrus S GX531GW-0021A8750H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of A317-51-32EB, GX531GW-0021A8750H
160 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-8145Ui7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers26
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1528BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersWhiskey LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceU0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.7 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2666 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB24 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2070 Max-Q
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR6
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® 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 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.54.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3EA00x3E9B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
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
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.05.0
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0b
DisplayPorts quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGermanUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 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 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-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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers149090134906
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3YY
Processor package sizeDiffers46x24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W230 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers419.5 mm360 mm
DepthDiffers289.5 mm268 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.53 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.61 cm
HeightKnown for one24.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one36.7 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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