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Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160 vs Acer Aspire E E5-573G-51B3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 46identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
    • Aspire E E5-573G-51B3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Silver
    • Aspire E E5-573G-51B3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:35.6 cm (14")
    • Aspire E E5-573G-51B3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Aspire E E5-573G-51B3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Full HD
    • Aspire E E5-573G-51B3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
    • Aspire E E5-573G-51B3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
    • Aspire E E5-573G-51B3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
    • Aspire E E5-573G-51B3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2

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156 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersChromebookLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN3160i5-4200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.24 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron N3000 seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBraswellHaswell
SteppingDiffersD1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W15 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers32 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersFlashHDD
Flash memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 920M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 400Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB1.74 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers320 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one640 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.012
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0xA16
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsDiffers24
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers24
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — 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 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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9183175459
Processor codeDiffersSR2KPSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one3920 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.68 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers341 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers236.6 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers17 mm29.2 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.49 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEducationUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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