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Acer TravelMate P2 P257-M-51M3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P257-M-P3RR Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 104identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-51M3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-P3RR Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-51M3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-P3RR Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:3805U
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-51M3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:4
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-P3RR Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-51M3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-P3RR Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-51M3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:3 MB
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-P3RR Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-51M3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Smart Cache
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-P3RR Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:L3
  • Stepping
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-51M3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:F0
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-P3RR Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:E0
  • Configurable TDP-down
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-51M3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:7.5 W
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-P3RR Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:10 W

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Comparison of P257-M-51M3, P257-M-P3RR
156 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
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi5-5200U3805U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersF0E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x42x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for one5th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz100 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x1616Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 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 rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1 ProWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheNoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521284813
Processor codeDiffersSR23YSR210
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity2520 mAh2520 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.4 kg2.4 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth256 mm256 mm
Height24.9 mm24.9 mm
Height (front)2.49 cm2.49 cm
Height (rear)2.49 cm2.49 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, Small BusinessEnterprise, Small Business

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