DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Activity Report
2022-23

SUBJECT: PRINCIPLE OF PROGRAMMING IN C

SUBMITTED BY: Ayush Kumar Mahato
SR NO. : 48
SECTION: C
SEMESTER: 1st semester
TOPIC: MODEL CONFIGURATION OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES

COURSES COORDINATOR: Prof. ANAND

DEPARTMENT OF CSE
BMSIT&M
2022-23
Introduction
A computer's configuration has a significant impact on both its performance and overall
user experience. We will examine the model configurations of three significant
computer manufacturers in this report: Apple, Acer, and Dell. We'll concentrate on
three distinct models: the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro, Acer Aspire 5, and Dell XPS 13.
In terms of their specifications, features, and performance, these devices will be
thoroughly compared in the report.

Comparison of Model Configurations

Processor

The MacBook Pro 13-inch and the Acer Aspire 5 both come with quad-core Intel Core i5
processors. However, the MacBook Pro 13-inch has an 8th generation processor, while
the Aspire 5 has a 10th generation processor. The Dell XPS 13 has an 11th generation
Intel Core i5 processor, which is also quad-core.

In terms of clock speed, the MacBook Pro 13-inch has the highest base clock speed at
1.4GHz, followed by the XPS13 at 1.2GHz and the Aspire 5 at 1.0GHz. However, it is
important to note that the generation of the processor also plays a significant role in
determining its performance, and the difference in clock speed may not necessarily
translate to a significant difference in overall performance.

Graphics

The MacBook Pro 13-inch and the Aspire 5 both have integrated graphics, with the
MacBook Pro 13-inch featuring an Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 GPU and the Aspire 5
featuring an Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU. The XPS 13 also has an integrated Intel UHD
Graphics 620 GPU. While integrated graphics are suitable for everyday tasks and light
gaming, they may not be sufficient for more demanding tasks such as video editing or
high-end gaming.

Storage and RAM

The MacBook Pro 13-inch and the Aspire 5 both come with 8GB of RAM, while the XPS
13 comes with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. In terms of storage, the MacBook Pro 13-inch
and the Aspire 5 have 256GB and 512GB SSDs, respectively, while the XPS 13 has a
256GB SSD. The amount of storage and RAM required would depend on individual
needs, but generally, having more RAM and storage would improve overall
performance and allow for more multitasking.

Display

The MacBook Pro 13-inch has a Retina display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels,
while the Aspire 5 has a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080
pixels. The XPS 13 has a 13.4-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200
pixels. While the MacBook Pro 13-inch has the highest resolution display, the difference
in resolution may not be noticeable to the average user. However, the size of the display
may play a role in determining user preference.

Connectivity

The MacBook Pro 13-inch and the Aspire 5 both have USB-C ports, while the XPS 13 has
Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports. The MacBook Pro 13-inch and the XPS 13 both have two
USB-C ports, while the Aspire 5 has one USB-C port. All three laptops have a 3.5mm
headphone jack, but only the Aspire 5 has an HDMI port. The XPS 13 also has a
microSD card reader, which is absent in the other two models.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the model configurations of the MacBook Pro 13-inch, Aspire 5, and XPS
13 vary in terms of processor, graphics, storage and RAM, display, and connectivity.
While the MacBook Pro 13-inch has the highest clock speed processor and the highest
resolution display, the XPS 13 has Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports and a microSD card
reader, which are absent in the other two models. Ultimately, the choice of model
would depend on individual needs and preferences, as well as budget constraints.