Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C4RC Intel® Celeron® N3160 vs Acer Swift 3 SF314-51-32CB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 69identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C4RC Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
    • Swift 3 SF314-51-32CB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C4RC Intel® Celeron® N3160:Gold
    • Swift 3 SF314-51-32CB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C4RC Intel® Celeron® N3160:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Swift 3 SF314-51-32CB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C4RC Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
    • Swift 3 SF314-51-32CB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C4RC Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
    • Swift 3 SF314-51-32CB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:i3-7100U
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C4RC Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
    • Swift 3 SF314-51-32CB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C4RC Intel® Celeron® N3160:1.6 GHz
    • Swift 3 SF314-51-32CB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C4RC Intel® Celeron® N3160:2 MB
    • Swift 3 SF314-51-32CB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of CB3-431-C4RC, SF314-51-32CB
159 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersChromebookLaptop
Product colourDiffersGoldSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersN3160i3-7100U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersBraswellKaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingDiffersD1H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W15 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
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.24 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Celeron N3000 seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers32 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersFlashSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Flash memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 400Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers320 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
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
Number of execution unitsKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one640 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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) ports00
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
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
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 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)DiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers9183195442
Processor codeDiffersSR2KPSR2ZW
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers3920 mAh3220 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs14 h12 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.55 kg1.5 kg
Width341 mm341 mm
Depth236.6 mm236.6 mm
HeightDiffers17 mm18 mm
Height (front)Differs1.7 cm1.79 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.7 cm1.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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