Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 121-C74G50Akk AMD C C-70 Laptop vs Alienware 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop

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  • 72specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 35identical
  • 135known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 121-C74G50Akk AMD C C-70 Laptop:Black
    • 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 121-C74G50Akk AMD C C-70 Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 121-C74G50Akk AMD C C-70 Laptop:AMD
    • 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 121-C74G50Akk AMD C C-70 Laptop:AMD C
    • 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 121-C74G50Akk AMD C C-70 Laptop:C-70
    • 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:i7-4700MQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 121-C74G50Akk AMD C C-70 Laptop:2
    • 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 121-C74G50Akk AMD C C-70 Laptop:1 GHz
    • 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 121-C74G50Akk AMD C C-70 Laptop:4 GB
    • 17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:8 GB

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207 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Magnesium
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD CIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersC-70i7-4700MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePGA946
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °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, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB814 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 7970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7290Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD + Dolby Home Theater v4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Alienware Command Center - AlienFX - AlienTouch - AlienFusion - AlienAdrenaline w/ Accelerator - Alienware TactX
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 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 sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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 sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75117
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR15H
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.8 V
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 G
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg4.15 kg
WidthDiffers284.4 mm413.6 mm
DepthDiffers203 mm299 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.62 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.85 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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