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Acer Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 75identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:N2940
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:3556U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:4
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:4
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:1.83 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:L2
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor operating modes
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Bay Trail
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-P4M2 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Haswell

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Comparison of ES1-512-C229, P256-M-P4M2
159 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersN29403556U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers1.83 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers410
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x41x2, 1x4, 4x1
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.25 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1170Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC0Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
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 capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers313 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs854 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one854 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard layoutDiffersQWERTYAZERTY
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial version), Microsoft office 2013 Trial version (30 days trial version)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8210476621
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1YVUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery life (max)Differs7 h10 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W40 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.5 kg
DepthDiffers258 mm256 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.04 cm
HeightKnown for one26.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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