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Acer M2610 + 21.5 V226HQLAB vs MSI Nightblade MI2C-038EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 53identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • M2610 + 21.5 V226HQLAB:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Nightblade MI2C-038EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • M2610 + 21.5 V226HQLAB:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Nightblade MI2C-038EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • M2610 + 21.5 V226HQLAB:i3-4170
    • Nightblade MI2C-038EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:i5-6400
  • Processor cores
    • M2610 + 21.5 V226HQLAB:2
    • Nightblade MI2C-038EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:4
  • Processor frequency
    • M2610 + 21.5 V226HQLAB:3.7 GHz
    • Nightblade MI2C-038EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • M2610 + 21.5 V226HQLAB:3 MB
    • Nightblade MI2C-038EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • M2610 + 21.5 V226HQLAB:L3
    • Nightblade MI2C-038EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • M2610 + 21.5 V226HQLAB:DMI2
    • Nightblade MI2C-038EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:DMI3

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Comparison of M2610 + 21.5 V226HQLAB, MI2C-038EU
156 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-4170i5-6400
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-4100 Desktop seriesIntel Core i5-6400 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs54 W65 W
TcaseDiffers72 °C71 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersYesNo
Memory voltage supported by processorDiffers1.5 V1.35 V
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of storage drives installed11
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon R7 370
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers411912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® B150
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers63
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers220 W350 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerDesktop
Placement supportedVerticalVertical
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)DiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7749088185
Processor codeDiffersSR1PLSR2BY
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2013CPCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers175 mm127.6 mm
DepthDiffers372 mm340.6 mm
HeightDiffers365 mm234.8 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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