Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U vs MSI GL72 6QC-024UK

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 66differ
  • 68identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GL72 6QC-024UK has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U (4 vs 2). The MSI GL72 6QC-024UK has 2 more processor threads than the Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U (4 vs 2). The MSI GL72 6QC-024UK has 0.8 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U (2.3 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). Only the MSI GL72 6QC-024UK has discrete graphics card. Only the MSI GL72 6QC-024UK has Ethernet LAN.

  • Product type
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Chromebook
    • GL72 6QC-024UK:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Black, White
    • GL72 6QC-024UK:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GL72 6QC-024UK:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Intel® Celeron®
    • GL72 6QC-024UK:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U:3205U
    • GL72 6QC-024UK:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U:2
    • GL72 6QC-024UK:4
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U:2
    • GL72 6QC-024UK:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C6DL Intel® Celeron® 3205U:1.5 GHz
    • GL72 6QC-024UK:2.3 GHz

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173 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersChromebookLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor20 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers3205Ui5-6300HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1440
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor 3000 series for MobileIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersE0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers32 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers100 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs800 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic Audio Enhancer
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features18 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8480988959
Processor codeDiffersSR215SR2FP
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one3220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers383.5 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers243.8 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers25.4 mm37 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.41 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEducationUnknown — not stated by the source

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