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Acer Aspire ES1-531-C030 Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop vs MSI GS60 2QC-013XFR Ghost Black Edition

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 79identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Market positioning
    • Aspire ES1-531-C030 Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:Business
    • GS60 2QC-013XFR Ghost Black Edition:Gaming
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire ES1-531-C030 Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GS60 2QC-013XFR Ghost Black Edition:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire ES1-531-C030 Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
    • GS60 2QC-013XFR Ghost Black Edition:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire ES1-531-C030 Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:N3150
    • GS60 2QC-013XFR Ghost Black Edition:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire ES1-531-C030 Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:4
    • GS60 2QC-013XFR Ghost Black Edition:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire ES1-531-C030 Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:2.08 GHz
    • GS60 2QC-013XFR Ghost Black Edition:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire ES1-531-C030 Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • GS60 2QC-013XFR Ghost Black Edition:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire ES1-531-C030 Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:2 MB
    • GS60 2QC-013XFR Ghost Black Edition:6 MB

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196 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersN3150i7-4720HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.08 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron N3000 seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBraswellHaswell
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W47 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers416
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
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 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one640 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffersYes11.2/12
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x416
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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 TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
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)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
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)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers8725878934
Processor codeDiffersSR29FSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh52 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W150 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.96 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers26.1 mm19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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