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Acer Aspire AS7551-7422 AMD Phenom II N970 vs Dell I15R-1974MRB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 43identical
  • 133known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire AS7551-7422 AMD Phenom II N970:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • I15R-1974MRB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • HD type
    • Aspire AS7551-7422 AMD Phenom II N970:HD+
    • I15R-1974MRB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Not supported
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire AS7551-7422 AMD Phenom II N970:AMD
    • I15R-1974MRB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS7551-7422 AMD Phenom II N970:AMD Phenom II
    • I15R-1974MRB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS7551-7422 AMD Phenom II N970:N970
    • I15R-1974MRB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire AS7551-7422 AMD Phenom II N970:4
    • I15R-1974MRB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS7551-7422 AMD Phenom II N970:2.2 GHz
    • I15R-1974MRB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire AS7551-7422 AMD Phenom II N970:2 MB
    • I15R-1974MRB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:3 MB

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Comparison of AS7551-7422, I15R-1974MRB
203 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
HD typeDiffersHD+Not supported
LED backlightYesYes
Display resolutionKnown for one1600 x 900 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Phenom IIIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN970i5-450M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyDiffersATIIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4250Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Rear cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive1 differ
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM67 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
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 Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49022
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBTZ
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg2.65 kg
WidthDiffers414 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm260.2 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.14 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.52 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 cm (14.8")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.9 cm (10.2")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.53 cm (1.39")
HeightKnown for one35.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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