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Acer Aspire 7 A715-71G-7588 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P259-M-78TC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 88identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-7588 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-78TC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-7588 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-78TC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-7588 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:4
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-78TC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-7588 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-78TC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-7588 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-78TC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-7588 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-78TC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-7588 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-78TC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-7588 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:6 MB
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-78TC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 MB

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Comparison of A715-71G-7588, P259-M-78TC
156 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
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
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-6500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B1916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features4 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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) 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 versionDiffers0.001.00
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 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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718588194
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh2800 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.2 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers262.8 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers24 mm30.2 mm
Height (front)Differs2.4 cm2.39 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.4 cm3.02 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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