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Acer A315-31-C8HE + Options Pack 15.6" vs MSI GF63 8RD-291XES

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 45identical
  • 81known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GF63 8RD-291XES has 4 more processor cores than the Acer A315-31-C8HE + Options Pack 15.6" (6 vs 2). The MSI GF63 8RD-291XES has 10 more processor threads than the Acer A315-31-C8HE + Options Pack 15.6" (12 vs 2). The MSI GF63 8RD-291XES has 1.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer A315-31-C8HE + Options Pack 15.6" (4.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Only the Acer A315-31-C8HE + Options Pack 15.6" has card reader integrated. Only the MSI GF63 8RD-291XES has discrete graphics card.

  • Product colour
    • Red
    • Black
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • HD
    • Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Celeron®
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • N3350
    • i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 6
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 4.1 GHz

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Acer

A315-31-C8HE + Options Pack 15.6"View product
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MSI

GF63 8RD-291XESView product
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersN3350i7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers26
Processor threadsDiffers212
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.1 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1296BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersApollo LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI
SteppingKnown for oneU0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one1.7 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Celeron N3000 series
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 500Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs650 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x5A850x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
CUDAKnown for oneYes
Number of execution unitsKnown for one12
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one650 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720p
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for one1x1
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneRed
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers95598134906
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3YY
Processor package sizeDiffers24 x 31 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00
Intel Smart Idle TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
UARTKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh51 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.86 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm359 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm254 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm21.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo

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