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Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-572-56FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs HP 1020 G2

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 72identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-56FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Black, Red
    • 1020 G2:Silver
  • Form factor
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-56FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Clamshell
    • 1020 G2:Convertible (Folder)
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-56FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 1020 G2:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Touchscreen
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-56FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:No
    • 1020 G2:Yes
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-56FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
    • 1020 G2:i5-7200U
  • Processor cores
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-56FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4
    • 1020 G2:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-56FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • 1020 G2:3.1 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-56FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
    • 1020 G2:4 GT/s

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Comparison of G3-572-56FD, 1020 G2
172 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Folder)
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi5-7200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 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
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 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
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIIPCI Express
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
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 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
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-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 lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 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 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® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9745695443
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2ZU
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Management toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP BIOSphere, HP DriveLock, HP Sure Start, HP Client Security, HP Driver Packs, HP System Software Manager, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Client Catalog, HP Management Integration
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh49.28 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h15.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.13 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm290 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm203.8 mm
HeightDiffers26.8 mm13.9 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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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