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Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs Lenovo T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P

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The Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the Lenovo T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P (4 vs 2). The Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Lenovo T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P (3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Lenovo T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop (2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Only the Lenovo T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P has embedded options available. Only the Lenovo T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P has Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP).

  • Processor family
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
    • T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P:i7-6600U
  • Processor cores
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4
    • T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:6 MB
    • T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P:4 MB
  • Processor codename
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-59WG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Kaby Lake
    • T560 i7-6600U/16GB/256SSD/FHD/4U/F/B/C/W10P:Skylake

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179 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi7-6600U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i7-6600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 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, 2x81x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one8 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B1916
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC3245
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
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 quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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 IDDiffers9745688192
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2F1
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known 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 sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers390 mm380.6 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm258.2 mm
HeightDiffers26.8 mm22.4 mm
WeightKnown for one2.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source

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