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Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Aspire XC-885 I5418 NL vs MSI 3 Silent S-027EU

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 57identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • i5-8400
    • i3-7100U
  • Processor cores
    • 6
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 6
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.8 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 9 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Bus type
    • DMI3
    • OPI

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Acer

Aspire XC-885 I5418 NLView product
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MSI

3 Silent S-027EUView product
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-8400i3-7100U
Processor coresDiffers62
Processor threadsDiffers64
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)BGA 1356
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2666 MHz1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs41.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneH0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2666 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E920x5916
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
Number of execution unitsKnown for one23
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® B360
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one2
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers220 W65 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerMini PC
Product colourBlackBlack
FanlessKnown for oneYes
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)YesYes
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers12668795442
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42 x 24 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ZW
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers100 mm159.6 mm
DepthDiffers330 mm110.2 mm
HeightDiffers295 mm69.5 mm
WeightDiffers8 kg1.27 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY

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