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Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-31PH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs MSI GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 82identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-31PH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-31PH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-31PH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-31PH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:4
  • Processor threads
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-31PH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:4
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-31PH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2 GHz
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-31PH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-31PH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:3 MB
    • GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth:6 MB

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Comparison of EX2540-31PH, GS63 7RD-208XFR Stealth
168 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one1x1Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9115797185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSSSR2UWUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh65 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm249 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm17.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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