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Acer Aspire X1700 vs Shuttle P2 3500PA

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 49identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire X1700 has 2 more processor cores than the Shuttle P2 3500PA (4 vs 2). The Acer Aspire X1700 has 2 more processor threads than the Shuttle P2 3500PA (4 vs 2). The Shuttle P2 3500PA has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire X1700 (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Only the Shuttle P2 3500PA has embedded options available. Only the Shuttle P2 3500PA has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

  • Processor family
    • Aspire X1700:Intel® Core™2 Quad
    • P2 3500PA:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire X1700:Q6600
    • P2 3500PA:E8400
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire X1700:4
    • P2 3500PA:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire X1700:4
    • P2 3500PA:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire X1700:2.4 GHz
    • P2 3500PA:3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire X1700:8 MB
    • P2 3500PA:6 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire X1700:1066 MHz
    • P2 3500PA:1333 MHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire X1700:65 nm
    • P2 3500PA:45 nm

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Comparison of Aspire X1700, P2 3500PA
99 specifications
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 QuadIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersQ6600E8400
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3 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 Duo E8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersKentsfieldWolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95, 10565 W
TcaseDiffersB3=62.2; G0=7172.4 °C
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers582 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers286 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)99
SteppingDiffersG0E0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one0.85 - 1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce 9300 GENVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.535 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMarvell 88E8056
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers98
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
Serial ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX mini PSU, 100~240V
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFMini Tower
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
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 IDDiffers2976533910
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLB9J
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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition Audio 5.1Realtek ALC888
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 mm
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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