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Acer Gateway NV57H36M Intel® Pentium® B960 vs Dell Vostro 3460

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 85identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Gateway NV57H36M Intel® Pentium® B960:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vostro 3460:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Gateway NV57H36M Intel® Pentium® B960:Intel® Pentium®
    • Vostro 3460:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Gateway NV57H36M Intel® Pentium® B960:B960
    • Vostro 3460:i3-2370M
  • Processor threads
    • Gateway NV57H36M Intel® Pentium® B960:2
    • Vostro 3460:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Gateway NV57H36M Intel® Pentium® B960:2.2 GHz
    • Vostro 3460:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Gateway NV57H36M Intel® Pentium® B960:2 MB
    • Vostro 3460:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Gateway NV57H36M Intel® Pentium® B960:L3
    • Vostro 3460:Smart Cache
  • Stepping
    • Gateway NV57H36M Intel® Pentium® B960:Q0
    • Vostro 3460:J1

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Comparison of NV57H36M, Vostro 3460
169 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneRedUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one39.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersB960i3-2370M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersQ0J1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
Memory3 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983653442
Processor codeDiffersSR07VSR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.23 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm345.5 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm244 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.01 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.5 cm (13.6")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.4 cm (9.61")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.79 cm (1.1")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.02 cm (1.19")
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one382 x 253 x 33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source

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