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Acer Predator 15 G9-591-71AM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs MSI CR62 2M-286XFR

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 64identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator 15 G9-591-71AM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black, Red
    • CR62 2M-286XFR:Black
  • Display resolution
    • Predator 15 G9-591-71AM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • CR62 2M-286XFR:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Predator 15 G9-591-71AM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Full HD
    • CR62 2M-286XFR:Not supported
  • Processor family
    • Predator 15 G9-591-71AM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • CR62 2M-286XFR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 15 G9-591-71AM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • CR62 2M-286XFR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator 15 G9-591-71AM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • CR62 2M-286XFR:i5-4210H
  • Processor cores
    • Predator 15 G9-591-71AM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
    • CR62 2M-286XFR:2
  • Processor threads
    • Predator 15 G9-591-71AM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8
    • CR62 2M-286XFR:4

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178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDNot supported
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi5-4210H
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersR0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x416
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExclusive Audio Boost Technology
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft office 2013Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896778929
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm388 mm
DepthDiffers299.5 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm
HeightKnown for one38.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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