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Acer Aspire E ES1-512-C88M Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop vs ASUS N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 45identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C88M Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Black
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C88M Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C88M Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:N2840
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C88M Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C88M Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2.58 GHz
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C88M Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2.16 GHz
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C88M Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:1 MB
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire E ES1-512-C88M Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:L2
    • N55SF-SX236V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache

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161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN2840i5-2430M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.58 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailSandy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersC0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W35 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers416
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, MS PRO Duo, Memory Stick (MS), SD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers311 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one792 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs792 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — 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 Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8210353450
Processor codeDiffersSR1YJSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm379 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm261 mm
HeightKnown for one25.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.55 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express

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