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Acer Aspire M3641 vs Acer Aspire M5641

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 54identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire M5641 has 0.26 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire M3641 (2.66 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Acer Aspire M3641 has 2 MB more processor cache than the Acer Aspire M5641 (8 MB vs 6 MB). The Acer Aspire M5641 has 267 MHz more processor front side bus than the Acer Aspire M3641 (1333 MHz vs 1066 MHz). Only the Acer Aspire M5641 has embedded options available. Only the Acer Aspire M5641 has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

  • Processor model
    • Aspire M3641:Q6600
    • Aspire M5641:Q9400
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire M3641:2.4 GHz
    • Aspire M5641:2.66 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire M3641:8 MB
    • Aspire M5641:6 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire M3641:1066 MHz
    • Aspire M5641:1333 MHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire M3641:65 nm
    • Aspire M5641:45 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire M3641:Kentsfield
    • Aspire M5641:Yorkfield
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Aspire M3641:95, 105
    • Aspire M5641:95 W
  • Tcase
    • Aspire M3641:B3=62.2; G0=71
    • Aspire M5641:71.4 °C

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Comparison of Aspire M3641, Aspire M5641
99 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 QuadIntel® Core™2 Quad
Processor modelDiffersQ6600Q9400
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Quad Q6000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for Desktop
Processor codenameDiffersKentsfieldYorkfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95, 10595 W
TcaseDiffersB3=62.2; G0=7171.4 °C
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers582 M456 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers286 mm²164 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs98
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one0.85 - 1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersG0R0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity640 GB640 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 7100NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600 GS
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.175 GB
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity88
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantity11
Parallel ports quantityDiffers20
Audio inputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeTowerTower
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers2976535365
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLB6B
Audioidentical
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio 7.1
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm183 mm
DepthDiffers411 mm455 mm
HeightDiffers367 mm370 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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