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Acer Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop

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  • 38differ
  • 88identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop (6 vs 4). The Acer Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the Acer Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop (12 vs 8). The Acer Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop (4.1 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). Product colour: Red on the Acer Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop, Black on the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5 on the Acer Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop, Intel® Core™ i7 on the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop.

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Red
    • Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:i5-8265U
    • Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:4
    • Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:6
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:8
    • Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:3.9 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:4.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-59N9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-52-79KE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:2.2 GHz

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160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8265Ui7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 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 1528BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersWhiskey LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceU0
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 lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x21x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX130NVIDIA® 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 GraphicsIntel® 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 version4.54.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3EA00x3E9B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
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)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGermanUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security, Microsoft Office 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Care Center, Acer Configuration Manager, Acer PortalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 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 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 IDDiffers149088134906
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3YY
Processor package sizeDiffers46x24 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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh3320 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers363.4 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers243.5 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers17.9 mm26.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes

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