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Acer Aspire E E5-571G-30V4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop vs MSI Classic CX61-2PCI581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 103identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire E E5-571G-30V4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Black
    • Classic CX61-2PCI581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:Chocolate
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-571G-30V4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Classic CX61-2PCI581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire E E5-571G-30V4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:HD
    • Classic CX61-2PCI581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-571G-30V4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CX61-2PCI581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire E E5-571G-30V4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CX61-2PCI581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-571G-30V4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:i3-4005U
    • Classic CX61-2PCI581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:i5-4210M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire E E5-571G-30V4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • Classic CX61-2PCI581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire E E5-571G-30V4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • Classic CX61-2PCI581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:PGA946

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Comparison of E5-571G-30V4, CX61-2PCI581W7
181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackChocolate
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-4005Ui5-4210M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1016
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 1x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
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
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510581012
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1L4
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one5000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one25.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86

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