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Acer Chromebook CP713-1WN-5979 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U vs MSI PS42 8M-064

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 91identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Chromebook CP713-1WN-5979 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Chromebook
    • PS42 8M-064:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Chromebook CP713-1WN-5979 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Anthracite
    • PS42 8M-064:Silver
  • Form factor
    • Chromebook CP713-1WN-5979 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Convertible (Folder)
    • PS42 8M-064:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Chromebook CP713-1WN-5979 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:34.3 cm (13.5")
    • PS42 8M-064:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Chromebook CP713-1WN-5979 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:2256 x 1504 pixels
    • PS42 8M-064:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Chromebook CP713-1WN-5979 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Yes
    • PS42 8M-064:No
  • HD type
    • Chromebook CP713-1WN-5979 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Quad HD
    • PS42 8M-064:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Chromebook CP713-1WN-5979 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:3:2
    • PS42 8M-064:16:9

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Comparison of CP713-1WN-5979, PS42 8M-064
151 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersChromebookLaptop
Product colourDiffersAnthraciteSilver
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers34.3 cm (13.5")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers2256 x 1504 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-8250Ui5-8250U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby Lake RKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingY0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down10 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDifferseMMCSSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59170x5917
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGermanUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI 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)YesYes
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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID124967124967
Processor codeSR3LASR3LA
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers54 Wh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg1.18 kg
WidthDiffers309 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers245.8 mm222 mm
HeightDiffers16.9 mm15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On/off buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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