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Acer EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold vs MSI GL62M 7RD-061FR

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 80identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GL62M 7RD-061FR has 2 more processor cores than the Acer EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold (4 vs 2). The MSI GL62M 7RD-061FR has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold (2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The MSI GL62M 7RD-061FR has 4 GT/s more system bus rate than the Acer EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold (8 GT/s vs 4 GT/s). Only the MSI GL62M 7RD-061FR has discrete graphics card. Only the Acer EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold has Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology).

  • Display resolution
    • EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GL62M 7RD-061FR:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold:HD
    • GL62M 7RD-061FR:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GL62M 7RD-061FR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GL62M 7RD-061FR:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold:i3-6006U
    • GL62M 7RD-061FR:i5-7300HQ
  • Processor cores
    • EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold:2
    • GL62M 7RD-061FR:4
  • Processor frequency
    • EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold:2 GHz
    • GL62M 7RD-061FR:2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold:4 GT/s
    • GL62M 7RD-061FR:8 GT/s

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Comparison of EX2540-38K1 + Pack Gold, GL62M 7RD-061FR
159 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui5-7300HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesIntel Core i5-700 Desktop 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 cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 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 memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
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 MHz1000 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
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 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 standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown 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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9115797456
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 cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2.46 cm2.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.46 cm2.9 cm
HeightKnown for one24.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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