Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer 3x M68WS vs Acer 3x N281G

100specifications compared
49differ
51identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer 3x M68WS has 3 more processor cores than the Acer 3x N281G (4 vs 1). The Acer 3x M68WS has 2 more processor threads than the Acer 3x N281G (4 vs 2). The Acer 3x M68WS has 0.86 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer 3x N281G (2.66 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Only the Acer 3x M68WS has DVI port. Only the Acer 3x M68WS has enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology.

Processor family
- 3x M68WS:Intel® Core™ i5
- 3x N281G:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- 3x M68WS:i5-750
- 3x N281G:D425
Processor cores
- 3x M68WS:4
- 3x N281G:1
Processor threads
- 3x M68WS:4
- 3x N281G:2
Processor frequency
- 3x M68WS:2.66 GHz
- 3x N281G:1.8 GHz
Processor cache
- 3x M68WS:8 MB
- 3x N281G:0.512 MB
Processor cache type
- 3x M68WS:Smart Cache
- 3x N281G:L2
Processor codename
- 3x M68WS:Lynnfield
- 3x N281G:Pineview

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Comparison of 3x M68WS, 3x N281G
126 specifications	A Acer 3x M68WS View product	B Acer 3x N281G View product
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-750	D425
Processor coresDiffers	4	1
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor front side busKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-700 Desktop Series	Intel Atom D400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Lynnfield	Pineview
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	95 W	10 W
TcaseKnown for one	72.7 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	BGA 559
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	123 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	66 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Platform	PC	PC
SteppingDiffers	B1	A0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 800 (SODIMM only); DDR2 667/800
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1066,1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	6.4 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Memory6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Single-channel
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.28 TB	160 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	No
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	2	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.768 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Integrated
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Audio output channelsKnown for one	5.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	10	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Serial ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	500 W	65 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for one	Tower	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibility	No	No
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	32 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42915	49489
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBXD
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	181 mm	192 mm
DepthDiffers	452 mm	192 mm
HeightDiffers	377 mm	36 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise, Small Business	Enterprise, Small Business

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