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Acer Veriton M420 vs Dell Dimension XPS 420 Desktop

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 12identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Veriton M420:AMD
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Veriton M420:AMD Athlon
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Veriton M420:4800+
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:E4400
  • Processor frequency
    • Veriton M420:2.5 GHz
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Veriton M420:1 MB
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Veriton M420:1 GB
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:2 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Veriton M420:1 x 1 GB
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:2 x 1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Veriton M420:160 GB
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:320 GB

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Comparison of Veriton M420, Dimension XPS 420 Desktop
104 specifications
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers4800+E4400
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo E4000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConroe
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source61.4 °C
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source167 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source111 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD±RW
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 3650
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Performanceidentical
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD 780GUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 quantityDiffers10
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
Expansion slotsidentical
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- 3 x PCI - 1 x PCIe x1 - 1 x PCIe x16 - 1 x PCIe x8
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers250 W375 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerMini Tower
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 3.5"
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Works 9.0 - Danish
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
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
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29753
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE4400
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceNo
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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition Audio 7.1High Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers183 mm187.9 mm
DepthDiffers455 mm452.1 mm
HeightDiffers370 mm457.2 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Other featuresidentical
Model availabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDK
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source

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