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Acer Set Veriton M421G vs Acer Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 36identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08 has 0.26 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Set Veriton M421G (3.06 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Acer Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08 has 8 GB more maximum internal memory than the Acer Set Veriton M421G (16 GB vs 8 GB). The Acer Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08 has 160 GB more total storage capacity than the Acer Set Veriton M421G (320 GB vs 160 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the Acer Set Veriton M421G, Intel on the Acer Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08. Processor family: AMD Athlon X2 on the Acer Set Veriton M421G, Intel® Core™ i3 on the Acer Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Set Veriton M421G:AMD
    • Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Set Veriton M421G:AMD Athlon X2
    • Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor frequency
    • Set Veriton M421G:2.8 GHz
    • Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08:3.06 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Set Veriton M421G:8 GB
    • Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08:16 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Set Veriton M421G:DDR2-SDRAM
    • Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Set Veriton M421G:160 GB
    • Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08:320 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Set Veriton M421G:DVD-ROM
    • Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08:DVD-RW
  • Graphics card family
    • Set Veriton M421G:AMD
    • Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08:Intel

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Comparison of Set Veriton M421G, Veriton M490G - i3 540 + SV.WPCAF.A08
122 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon X2Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei3-540
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.06 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-500 Desktop Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3 1066/1333
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD-RW
HDD interfaceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Card reader integratedNoNo
Floppy drive installedNoNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source733 MHz
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 3200Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® H57 Express
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers810
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Serial ports quantity11
Parallel ports quantity00
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slots11
PCI Express x16 slots11
Poweridentical
Power supply300 W300 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerTower
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Mac compatibilityNoNo
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Microsoft Office 2007 (Ready) SP 2 - McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009
Bundled softwareDiffers- Acer Empowering Technology (eRecovery, eLock, eSetting Management) - Veriton ControlCenter - Microsoft Office 2007 Ready - CyberLink PowerDVD - Acer Security Suite + Wave EMBASSY Trust Suite - Adobe Reader - NTI Media Maker- Acer Backup Manager - Acer Client Manager - Acer eRecovery Management - Acer Security Suite - Veriton ControlCenter (Acer eLock Management, Acer eSettings Management, QuickMigration, PowerSaver, SmartBoot, HelpDesk) - Adobe Reader - Intel Rapid Storage - Nero 9 Essentials
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46473
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm181 mm
DepthDiffers442 mm452 mm
HeightDiffers367 mm377 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, Small BusinessEnterprise, Small Business

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