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Acer Aspire 5 A515-41G-13J3 AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop vs Acer Swift 3 SF315-51-30LN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 45identical
  • 77known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-13J3 AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:Black
    • Swift 3 SF315-51-30LN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:Grey
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-13J3 AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:AMD
    • Swift 3 SF315-51-30LN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-13J3 AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:AMD A12
    • Swift 3 SF315-51-30LN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-13J3 AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:A12-9720P
    • Swift 3 SF315-51-30LN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:i3-7130U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-13J3 AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:4
    • Swift 3 SF315-51-30LN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:2
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-13J3 AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:2 MB
    • Swift 3 SF315-51-30LN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:3 MB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-13J3 AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:1 TB
    • Swift 3 SF315-51-30LN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:256 GB
  • Storage media
    • Aspire 5 A515-41G-13J3 AMD A12 A12-9720P Laptop:HDD
    • Swift 3 SF315-51-30LN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:SSD

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Comparison of A515-41G-13J3, SF315-51-30LN
148 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A12Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersA12-9720Pi3-7130U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor frequency2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon RX 540Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R7Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x5916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantity11
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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown 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 source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)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® 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 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 sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124977
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h10 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm370.5 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm18.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm1.89 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm1.89 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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