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Acer Veriton M421G vs Acer Veriton Z280G

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 15identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Veriton M421G:AMD
    • Veriton Z280G:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Veriton M421G:AMD Athlon X2
    • Veriton Z280G:Intel Atom®
  • Processor frequency
    • Veriton M421G:2.8 GHz
    • Veriton Z280G:1.6 GHz
  • Optical drive type
    • Veriton M421G:DVD-ROM
    • Veriton Z280G:DVD Super Multi
  • HDD interface
    • Veriton M421G:SATA II
    • Veriton Z280G:SATA
  • Card reader integrated
    • Veriton M421G:No
    • Veriton Z280G:Yes
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Veriton M421G:AMD Radeon HD 3200
    • Veriton Z280G:Intel® GMA 950
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Veriton M421G:8
    • Veriton Z280G:5

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Comparison of Veriton M421G, Veriton Z280G
82 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon X2Intel Atom®
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceN270
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source533 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 source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket F (1207)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source533 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD Super Multi
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200Intel® GMA 950
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers85
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantity22
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
Parallel ports quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 1. -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 eRecovery Management. -Acer Client Manager. -Acer Security Suite. -Adobe Reader. -CyberLink PowerDVD. -Google Toolbar & Desktop Search.
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersNoYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 cm (18.5")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
Processor special featuresidentical
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
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown 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
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36331
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLB73
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE2, SSE3
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 sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers181.5 mm484 mm
DepthDiffers451.3 mm54.5 mm
HeightDiffers376.9 mm380.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, Small BusinessEnterprise, Small Business
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one300 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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