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Acer Aspire 391-53314 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs MSI Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 85identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 391-53314 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Gold
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 391-53314 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 391-53314 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 391-53314 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:HD
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 391-53314 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 391-53314 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 391-53314 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 391-53314 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2
    • Gaming GE70-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:4

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181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGoldBlack, Grey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket G2
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1723
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers520 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
SSD capacityKnown for one20 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDATHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BTGigabit LAN, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
S-Video portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570764899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.34 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers323 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers219 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers17.5 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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