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Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-3542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-85RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 115identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-3542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-3542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-3542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-3542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-3542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:4
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-3542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2 GHz
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-3542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:3 MB
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8 MB
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-3542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Skylake
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Kaby Lake R

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Comparison of A515-51G-3542, A515-51G-85RF
151 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
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
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 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
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
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 III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5917
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
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 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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
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 Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
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 TechnologyYesYes
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 IDDiffers91157122589
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSSSR2UWUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)7 h7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.2 kg2.2 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth263 mm263 mm
Height21.6 mm21.6 mm
Height (front)2.16 cm2.16 cm
Height (rear)2.16 cm2.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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