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Acer 3x M68WS vs Acer 3x N281G

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  • 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
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-750D425
Processor coresDiffers41
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor front side busKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesIntel Atom D400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersLynnfieldPineview
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W10 W
TcaseKnown for one72.7 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1156 (Socket H)BGA 559
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M123 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²66 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersB1A0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3 800 (SODIMM only); DDR2 667/800
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one1066,1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs21 GB/s6.4 GB/s
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Memory6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelSingle-channel
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.28 TB160 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.768 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated
Performanceidentical
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers106
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers500 W65 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneTowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Software1 differ
Operating system architectureDiffers64-bit32-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Idle StatesDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bit32 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4291549489
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBXD
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers181 mm192 mm
DepthDiffers452 mm192 mm
HeightDiffers377 mm36 mm

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