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Acer Predator 17 G5-793-73NZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs Acer Predator 15 G9-593-73J7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 115identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 17 G5-793-73NZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Predator 15 G9-593-73J7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G5-793-73NZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Predator 15 G9-593-73J7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G5-793-73NZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • Predator 15 G9-593-73J7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G5-793-73NZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • Predator 15 G9-593-73J7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G5-793-73NZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • Predator 15 G9-593-73J7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • Predator 17 G5-793-73NZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Kaby Lake
    • Predator 15 G9-593-73J7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Skylake
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Predator 17 G5-793-73NZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
    • Predator 15 G9-593-73J7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • Internal memory
    • Predator 17 G5-793-73NZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:16 GB
    • Predator 15 G9-593-73J7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8 GB

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Comparison of G5-793-73NZ, G9-593-73J7
159 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-6700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
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 one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x191B
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in microphoneYesYes
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 & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
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 quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeLinux Linpus
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)YesYes
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 CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718588967
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FQ
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells88
Battery capacity88 Wh88 Wh
Battery life (max)3 h3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W230 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg3.7 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm391 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm300 mm
HeightDiffers39.7 mm38.1 mm
Height (front)Differs3.97 cm3.86 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.97 cm3.86 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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