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Acer Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop vs MSI GS30 2M-049MY Shadow

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 62identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GS30 2M-049MY Shadow has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop (4 vs 2). The MSI GS30 2M-049MY Shadow has 4 more processor threads than the Acer Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop (8 vs 4). The MSI GS30 2M-049MY Shadow has 0.9 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop (3.7 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the MSI GS30 2M-049MY Shadow has docking connector. Only the Acer Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop has numeric keypad.

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:HD+
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:i5-6200U
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:i7-4870HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire E E5-774-55KL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:4
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:8

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Comparison of E5-774-55KL, GS30 2M-049MY Shadow
179 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui7-4870HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeCrystal Well
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI2
SteppingDiffersD1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 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 memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160xD26
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
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 LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Processor special features7 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819383504
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown 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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers41.4 Wh47.36 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm227 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.31 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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