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Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-560N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs ASUS ROG GM501GM-WS74 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 82identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-560N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Grey
    • ROG GM501GM-WS74 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:Black
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-560N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ROG GM501GM-WS74 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-560N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ROG GM501GM-WS74 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-560N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • ROG GM501GM-WS74 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-560N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4
    • ROG GM501GM-WS74 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:6
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-560N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
    • ROG GM501GM-WS74 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-560N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • ROG GM501GM-WS74 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:4.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-560N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • ROG GM501GM-WS74 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of A515-51G-560N, GM501GM-WS74
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI
SteppingDiffersY0U0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.7 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2666 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD+SSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3E9B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM370
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers124967134906
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR3YY
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh55 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h5.5 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm262 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm1.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm1.99 cm
HeightKnown for one21.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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