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Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-572-526G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs MSI GE72VR 7RF-602RU Apache Pro

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 107identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-526G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE72VR 7RF-602RU Apache Pro:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-526G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE72VR 7RF-602RU Apache Pro:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-526G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE72VR 7RF-602RU Apache Pro:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-526G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
    • GE72VR 7RF-602RU Apache Pro:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-526G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4
    • GE72VR 7RF-602RU Apache Pro:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-526G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • GE72VR 7RF-602RU Apache Pro:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-526G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • GE72VR 7RF-602RU Apache Pro:2.8 GHz
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-526G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
    • GE72VR 7RF-602RU Apache Pro:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of G3-572-526G, GE72VR 7RF-602RU Apache Pro
176 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi7-7700HQ
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
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)
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 & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM175Intel® HM170
Processor special features2 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9745697185
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh51 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers390 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.67 cm2.98 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.67 cm3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one26.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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