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Acer P256-M-C06L + Pack Gold 15 vs Acer P257-MG-72V0 + Pack Gold 15

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 69identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • P256-M-C06L + Pack Gold 15:Intel® Celeron®
    • P257-MG-72V0 + Pack Gold 15:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • P256-M-C06L + Pack Gold 15:2957U
    • P257-MG-72V0 + Pack Gold 15:i7-5500U
  • Processor threads
    • P256-M-C06L + Pack Gold 15:2
    • P257-MG-72V0 + Pack Gold 15:4
  • Processor frequency
    • P256-M-C06L + Pack Gold 15:1.4 GHz
    • P257-MG-72V0 + Pack Gold 15:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • P256-M-C06L + Pack Gold 15:2 MB
    • P257-MG-72V0 + Pack Gold 15:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • P256-M-C06L + Pack Gold 15:Smart Cache
    • P257-MG-72V0 + Pack Gold 15:L3
  • Processor lithography
    • P256-M-C06L + Pack Gold 15:22 nm
    • P257-MG-72V0 + Pack Gold 15:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • P256-M-C06L + Pack Gold 15:64-bit
    • P257-MG-72V0 + Pack Gold 15:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of P256-M-C06L + Pack Gold 15, P257-MG-72V0 + Pack Gold 15
158 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
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
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers2957Ui7-5500U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
SteppingDiffersD0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 1x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 920M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x1616
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, 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 ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Microphone inYesYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
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 versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7894285214
Processor codeDiffersSR1DVSR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh2520 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W45 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.4 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth256 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers30.4 mm24.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.53 cm2.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.04 cm2.49 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, Small BusinessEnterprise, Small Business
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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