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Acer Aspire E E5-774G-74M7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs Acer Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 98identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-774G-74M7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire E E5-774G-74M7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire E E5-774G-74M7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire E E5-774G-74M7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire E E5-774G-74M7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire E E5-774G-74M7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire E E5-774G-74M7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 MB
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire E E5-774G-74M7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:BGA 1440

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153 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191B
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
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
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 version1.001.00
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™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers48
Battery capacityDiffers2800 mAh6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg4.2 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm321.5 mm
HeightDiffers33.1 mm39.7 mm
Height (front)Differs2.76 cm3.97 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.31 cm3.97 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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