Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Aspire M3970 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 vs Shuttle XS35GT-804 V2

94specifications compared
49differ
45identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire M3970 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:Intel® Core™ i3
- XS35GT-804 V2:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Aspire M3970 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:i3-2100
- XS35GT-804 V2:D525
Processor frequency
- Aspire M3970 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:3.1 GHz
- XS35GT-804 V2:1.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire M3970 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:3 MB
- XS35GT-804 V2:1 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire M3970 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:Smart Cache
- XS35GT-804 V2:L2
Processor lithography
- Aspire M3970 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:32 nm
- XS35GT-804 V2:45 nm
Processor codename
- Aspire M3970 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:Sandy Bridge
- XS35GT-804 V2:Pineview
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire M3970 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:35, 65
- XS35GT-804 V2:13 W

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Comparison of M3970, XS35GT-804 V2
145 specifications	A Acer Aspire M3970 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 Model M3970 View product	B Shuttle XS35GT-804 V2 View product
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2100	D525
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series	Intel Atom D500 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Pineview
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35, 65	13 W
TcaseKnown for one	69.1 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	BGA 559
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	31	Unknown — not stated by the source
Platform	PC	PC
SteppingDiffers	Q0	B0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	4 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 800 (SODIMM only); DDR2 667/800
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1066,1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	6.4 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	176 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87 mm²
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Single-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® nForce 405	NVIDIA® ION™ 2
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 2000	Integrated
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	850 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x102	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Mini PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel NM10
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	10	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	300 W	40 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for one	Tower	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	No
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7, Windows XP
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features18 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
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	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53422	49490
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 bit
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBXC
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	180 mm	38.5 mm
DepthDiffers	402 mm	252 mm
HeightDiffers	379 mm	162 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38.5 x 252 x 162 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CB, BSMI, ETL
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IDT92HD81
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C

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