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Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs Acer Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 92identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop (4 vs 2). The Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the Acer Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop (8 vs 4). The Acer Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop (2.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Only the Acer Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop has numeric keypad. Only the Acer Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop has Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP).

  • Display diagonal
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:i3-8130U
  • Processor cores
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-53Z5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:6 MB
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-38CA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:4 MB

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Comparison of SF314-54-53Z5, SF315-52-38CA
159 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui3-8130U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequency3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneOPIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down10 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x5917Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeHDHD
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-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)
WLAN controller modelIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
BluetoothYesYes
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x1
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
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
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard languageDiffersHungarianGerman
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
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 StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI 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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers124967137977
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LAUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 42 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers3320 mAh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers323 mm359 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers18.7 mm16.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes

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