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Acer Aspire 7 A717-72G-70DN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop vs ASUS ROG GM501GM-EI029T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 110identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7 A717-72G-70DN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • ROG GM501GM-EI029T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 7 A717-72G-70DN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:32 GB
    • ROG GM501GM-EI029T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 7 A717-72G-70DN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:1.51 TB
    • ROG GM501GM-EI029T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:1.25 TB
  • Storage media
    • Aspire 7 A717-72G-70DN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:HDD+SSD
    • ROG GM501GM-EI029T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Hybrid-HDD+SSD
  • SSD capacity
    • Aspire 7 A717-72G-70DN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:512 GB
    • ROG GM501GM-EI029T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:256 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 7 A717-72G-70DN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
    • ROG GM501GM-EI029T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • Aspire 7 A717-72G-70DN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:4 GB
    • ROG GM501GM-EI029T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:6 GB
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Aspire 7 A717-72G-70DN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Yes
    • ROG GM501GM-EI029T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:No

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160 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-8750Hi7-8750H
Processor cores66
Processor threads1212
Processor boost frequency4.1 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache9 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1440BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameCoffee LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingU0U0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2666 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHybrid-HDD+SSD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 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 ID0x3E9B0x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
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 LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.05.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
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 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 ID134906134906
Processor codeSR3YYSR3YY
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells44
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one3320 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter power180 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm262 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.99 cm
HeightKnown for one28.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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