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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs ASUS GL703GS-E5020T Scar Edition

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 86identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • i7-8550U
    • i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 6
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 GHz
    • 4.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 8 MB
    • 9 MB
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1356
    • BGA 1440

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193 specifications
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Acer

Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

Model A517-51G-813C

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ASUS

GL703GS-E5020T Scar EditionView product
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart 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 one2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2666 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity1.25 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHybrid-HDD+SSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD
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
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 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)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one4 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
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)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Line-inKnown for oneNo
Microphone inKnown for oneNo
Alienware graphics amplifier portKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one0
Number of USB ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one0
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one0
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
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)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
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 IDDiffers122589134906
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3YY
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 one1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells44
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one3320 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm273 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm24 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.83 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.83 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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