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Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-572-537L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs Acer Swift 3 SF314-52-36JN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 85identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-537L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Black
    • Swift 3 SF314-52-36JN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-537L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Swift 3 SF314-52-36JN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-537L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Swift 3 SF314-52-36JN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-537L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Swift 3 SF314-52-36JN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-537L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
    • Swift 3 SF314-52-36JN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:i3-7130U
  • Processor cores
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-537L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4
    • Swift 3 SF314-52-36JN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-537L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Swift 3 SF314-52-36JN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-537L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
    • Swift 3 SF314-52-36JN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:4 GT/s

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159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi3-7130U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x5916
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — 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 quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
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 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 version0.000.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers97456124977
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery life (max)Differs9 h10 h
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm338 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers26.8 mm18 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.67 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.67 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source

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