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Acer Predator 17 G5-793-5747 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop vs Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-72UN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 108identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 G5-793-5747 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-72UN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G5-793-5747 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-72UN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G5-793-5747 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:i5-6300HQ
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-72UN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Predator 17 G5-793-5747 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:4
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-72UN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G5-793-5747 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-72UN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G5-793-5747 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-72UN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • Predator 17 G5-793-5747 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Skylake
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-72UN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Kaby Lake
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Predator 17 G5-793-5747 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-72UN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of G5-793-5747, PH317-51-72UN
165 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6300HQi7-7700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1440Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memory6 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
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
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM170Intel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 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 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-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8895997185
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2FPUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers88 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs3 h6.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power180 W180 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm432.3 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm289.9 mm
HeightDiffers39.7 mm29 mm
Height (front)Differs3.97 cm2.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.97 cm2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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