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Acer 920 - SSD vs MSI III Plus 9A55-i523

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 53identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 920 - SSD:Intel® Core™ i7
    • III Plus 9A55-i523:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 920 - SSD:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • III Plus 9A55-i523:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 920 - SSD:i7-3770K
    • III Plus 9A55-i523:i5-2467M
  • Processor cores
    • 920 - SSD:4
    • III Plus 9A55-i523:2
  • Processor threads
    • 920 - SSD:8
    • III Plus 9A55-i523:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 920 - SSD:3.9 GHz
    • III Plus 9A55-i523:2.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 920 - SSD:3.5 GHz
    • III Plus 9A55-i523:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 920 - SSD:8 MB
    • III Plus 9A55-i523:3 MB

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Comparison of 920 - SSD, III Plus 9A55-i523
144 specifications
Processor21 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3770Ki5-2467M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3700 Desktop seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs77 W17 W
TcaseKnown for one67.4 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1155 (Socket H2)BGA 1023
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3516
SteppingDiffersE1J1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB8 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s21.3 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one4x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs32
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1620x116
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Z77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemini ITX
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers10
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
DVI portYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one750 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerSmall Desktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8No
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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)NoNo
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)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6552356858
Processor codeDiffersSR0PLSR0D6
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2011DUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceALC888
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers190 mm285 mm
DepthDiffers524 mm196 mm
HeightDiffers459 mm33 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 - 140 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%

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