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Acer Aspire E E5-771G-79X3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79FT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 75identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire E E5-771G-79X3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Grey
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79FT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Black
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-771G-79X3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79FT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire E E5-771G-79X3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:HD
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79FT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire E E5-771G-79X3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79FT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-771G-79X3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79FT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire E E5-771G-79X3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79FT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire E E5-771G-79X3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79FT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire E E5-771G-79X3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79FT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz

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Comparison of E5-771G-79X3, VN7-791G-79FT
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-4710HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)16 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installed11
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 840MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Number of discrete graphics cards supported11
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521478930
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR1PX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52.5 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.4 V
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight3 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm25.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes

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