Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620 vs Dell OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120

82specifications compared
31differ
51identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 has 2 more processor threads than the Acer Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620 (4 vs 2). The Dell OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620 (3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Dell OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 has 7 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Acer Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620 (33 vs 26). Only the Dell OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 has embedded options available. Only the Dell OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 has Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD).

Processor family
- Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620:Intel® Pentium®
- OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620:G620
- OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:i3-2120
Processor threads
- Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620:2
- OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620:2.6 GHz
- OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:3.3 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620:26
- OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:33
Memory types supported by processor
- Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620:DDR3-SDRAM
- OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
- Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620:17 GB/s
- OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:21 GB/s
Internal memory
- Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620:6 GB
- OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:2 GB

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Comparison of 930, 390
122 specifications	A Acer Aspire 930 Intel® Pentium® G620 Model 930 View product	B Dell OptiPlex 390 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 Model 390 View product
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	G620	i3-2120
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium G600 Series for Desktop	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Tcase	69.1 °C	69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	26	33
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	17 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Q0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 1 GB
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-ROM
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	250 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA III
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	850 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x102
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® G41	Intel® H61
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	2
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	220 W	250 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	SFF	Desktop
Product colour	Black	Black
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit
Operating system installedKnown for one	Windows 7 Home Premium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53480	53426
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SR05R	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	100 mm	102 mm
DepthDiffers	367.8 mm	410 mm
HeightDiffers	268.5 mm	360 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.56 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source

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