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Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C1E3 Intel® Celeron® N3060 vs Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 116identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C1E3 Intel® Celeron® N3060:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C1E3 Intel® Celeron® N3060:HD
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C1E3 Intel® Celeron® N3060:N3060
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C1E3 Intel® Celeron® N3060:2
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C1E3 Intel® Celeron® N3060:2
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C1E3 Intel® Celeron® N3060:2.48 GHz
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:2.24 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C1E3 Intel® Celeron® N3060:16 GB
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:32 GB
  • Flash memory
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C1E3 Intel® Celeron® N3060:16 GB
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:32 GB

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Comparison of CB3-431-C1E3, CB3-431-C5BU
130 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeChromebookChromebook
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersN3060N3160
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.48 GHz2.24 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketBGA 1170BGA 1170
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Celeron N3000 seriesIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameBraswellBraswell
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)4 W4 W
Tjunction90 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes44
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeLPDDR3-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage mediaFlashFlash
Flash memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 400Intel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Number of execution units1212
On-board graphics card base frequency320 MHz320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers600 MHz640 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANNoNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Total number of SATA connectors22
Number of SATA III connectors22
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedChromeOSChromeOS
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure BootYesYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version0.000.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology version0.000.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version0.000.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) 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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® OS GuardNoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers9183291831
Processor codeDiffersSR2KNSR2KP
Processor package size25 x 27 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacity3920 mAh3920 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight1.68 kg1.68 kg
Width341 mm341 mm
Depth236.6 mm236.6 mm
Height17 mm17 mm
Height (front)1.7 cm1.7 cm
Height (rear)1.7 cm1.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingEducationEducation

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