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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-72DK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop vs MSI GV62 7RE-2236

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 80identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • i7-7500U
    • i7-7700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.7 GHz
    • 2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 6 MB
  • Bus type
    • OPI
    • DMI3

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Acer

Aspire 5 A515-51G-72DK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop

Model A515-51G-72DK

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MSI

GV62 7RE-2236View product
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
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
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneH0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 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
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one4 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one1.12 TB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD 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)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x591B
CUDAKnown for oneYes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for one8 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portKnown for oneNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
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 Smart Response 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® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9545197185
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ZV
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
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight2.2 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one21.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.9 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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