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Acer Aspire 391-53314G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs MSI Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 81identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 391-53314G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Black
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 391-53314G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 391-53314G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 391-53314G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:HD
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 391-53314G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 391-53314G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 391-53314G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 391-53314G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2
    • Gaming GE60-i789W7H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:4

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
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
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
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
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
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersWLANGigabit LAN, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570764899
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one2310 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers324 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers277 mm250 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm37.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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