Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook C740-C3P1 Intel® Celeron® 3205U vs Lenovo N21 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Chromebook

119specifications compared
40differ
79identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Chromebook C740-C3P1 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:3205U
- N21 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Chromebook:N2840
Processor frequency
- Chromebook C740-C3P1 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:1.5 GHz
- N21 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Chromebook:2.16 GHz
Processor cache
- Chromebook C740-C3P1 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:2 MB
- N21 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Chromebook:1 MB
Processor cache type
- Chromebook C740-C3P1 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:L3
- N21 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Chromebook:L2
Processor socket
- Chromebook C740-C3P1 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:BGA 1168
- N21 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Chromebook:BGA 1170
Processor lithography
- Chromebook C740-C3P1 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:14 nm
- N21 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Chromebook:22 nm
Processor codename
- Chromebook C740-C3P1 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Broadwell
- N21 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Chromebook:Bay Trail
Stepping
- Chromebook C740-C3P1 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:E0
- N21 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Chromebook:C0

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Comparison of C740-C3P1, N21
158 specifications	A Acer Chromebook C740-C3P1 Intel® Celeron® 3205U Model C740-C3P1 View product	B Lenovo N21 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Chromebook Model N21 View product
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffers	3205U	N2840
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.58 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor 3000 series for Mobile	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Bay Trail
SteppingDiffers	E0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	1x4
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	100 MHz	311 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	792 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	792 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	11.2/12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	84809	82103
Processor codeDiffers	SR215	SR1YJ
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	3920 mAh	36 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.3 kg	1.29 kg
WidthDiffers	287 mm	300 mm
DepthDiffers	203 mm	215 mm
HeightDiffers	20.4 mm	22.4 mm
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Education	Education, Industrial
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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