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Acer Predator 17 G5-793-78G0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs MSI GP72 7RD-669XPL

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 97identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 G5-793-78G0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GP72 7RD-669XPL:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G5-793-78G0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GP72 7RD-669XPL:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G5-793-78G0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • GP72 7RD-669XPL:i5-7300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Predator 17 G5-793-78G0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8
    • GP72 7RD-669XPL:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G5-793-78G0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • GP72 7RD-669XPL:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G5-793-78G0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • GP72 7RD-669XPL:2.5 GHz
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Predator 17 G5-793-78G0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
    • GP72 7RD-669XPL:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
  • Internal memory
    • Predator 17 G5-793-78G0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:24 GB
    • GP72 7RD-669XPL:8 GB

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Comparison of G5-793-78G0, GP72 7RD-669XPL
165 specifications
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi5-7300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers24 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers6 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
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)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718597456
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W135 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm287 mm
Height (front)Differs3.97 cm2.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.97 cm3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one39.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source

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