| Processor Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Processor speed | 2.2 GHz | |
| Processor family | Intel Core i3-2xxx | |
| Processor | i3-2330M | |
| Processor core | 2 | |
| Processor threads | 4 | |
| System bus data transfer rate | 5 GT/s | |
| Processor cache | 3 MB | |
| Processor cache type | L3 | |
| Processor socket | BGA1023 | |
| Chipset | Intel HM65 Express | |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8 | |
| FSB Parity | No | |
| Processor series | Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile series | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 W | |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 | |
| PCI Express slots version | 2.0 | |
| Integrated 4G WiMAX | Yes | |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) | 22 | |
| Tjunction | 85C ; 100C°C | |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel | |
| Bus type | DMI | |
| Stepping | J1 | |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit | |
| Processor codename | Sandy Bridge | |
| Processor lithography | 32 nm | |
| Conflict Free processor | No | |
| ECC supported by processor | No | |
| Memory Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Internal memory | 4 GB | |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM | |
| Memory clock speed | 1333 MHz | |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM | |
| Maximum internal memory | 8 GB | |
| Storage Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB | |
| Storage media | HDD | |
| Number of hard drives installed | 1 | |
| Hard drive capacity | 500 GB | |
| Host interface | SATA | |
| Hard disk rotational speed | 5400 RPM | |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | |
| Compatible memory cards | MS Duo, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Display Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Screen Size | 14" | |
| Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels | |
| Touchscreen | No | |
| LED backlight | Yes | |
| HD type | Not supported | |
| 3D compatibility | No | |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Graphics Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | Yes | |
| On-board graphics adapter family | Intel HD Graphics | |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | |
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 2 | |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 650 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1100 MHz | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | AMD Radeon HD 6470M | |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory | 0.512 GB | |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR3 | |
| On-board graphics adapter ID | 0x116 | |
| Number of discrete graphics adapters installed | 1 | |
| Optical Drive Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi DL | |
| CD read speed | 24x | |
| CD write speed | 24x | |
| CD-R read speed | 24x | |
| CD-R write speed | 24x | |
| CD-RW read speed | 24x | |
| CD-RW write speed | 10x | |
| DVD-R read speed | 8x | |
| DVD-R write speed | 8x | |
| DVD-R Double Layer read speed | 8x | |
| DVD-R Double Layer write speed | 6x | |
| DVD-RW read speed | 8x | |
| DVD-RW write speed | 8x | |
| DVD R read speed | 8x | |
| DVD R write speed | 8x | |
| DVD R Double Layer read speed | | |
| DVD R Double Layer write speed | | |
| DVD RW read speed | | |
| DVD RW write speed | | |
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| Audio Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Camera Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Networking Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Ports & interfaces Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Performance Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Keyboard Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Software Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Battery Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Security Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |
| Weight & Dimensions Sony VAIO VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | Sony Vaio VPCCA3S1E/R (VPCCA3S1E/R) | |