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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51P-58KU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs MSI GL72M 7RDX-1095AU

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 89identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-8250U
    • i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.4 GHz
    • 3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.6 GHz
    • 2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 8 GT/s
  • Processor codename
    • Kaby Lake R
    • Kaby Lake
  • Bus type
    • OPI
    • DMI3

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169 specifications
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Acer

Aspire 5 A517-51P-58KU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

Model A517-51P-58KU

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MSI

GL72M 7RDX-1095AUView 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
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-7700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 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 memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD 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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x591B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
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 standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
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 quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGerman
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-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 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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496797185
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LA
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® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers3320 mAh41 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm287 mm
HeightKnown for one28.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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