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Acer Predator 15 G9-591-7406 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs Acer Predator 17 G9-791-78A4 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop

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  • 165specifications compared
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  • 155identical
  • 0known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 15 G9-591-7406 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78A4 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Internal memory
    • Predator 15 G9-591-7406 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:32 GB
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78A4 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:64 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Predator 15 G9-591-7406 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1.51 TB
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78A4 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.51 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • Predator 15 G9-591-7406 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1 TB
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78A4 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2 TB
  • Weight
    • Predator 15 G9-591-7406 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.4 kg
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78A4 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.95 kg
  • Width
    • Predator 15 G9-591-7406 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:391 mm
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78A4 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:423 mm
  • Depth
    • Predator 15 G9-591-7406 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:299.5 mm
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78A4 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:321.5 mm
  • Height
    • Predator 15 G9-591-7406 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:38.5 mm
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78A4 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:39.7 mm

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Comparison of G9-591-7406, G9-791-78A4
165 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlack, RedBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")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
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-6700HQi7-6700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1440BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingR0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)64 GB64 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB2.51 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity512 GB512 GB
SSD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memory4 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.7 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x191B0x191B
Audioidentical
Audio systemDolby AudioDolby Audio
Number of built-in speakers66
Built-in subwooferYesYes
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
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM170Intel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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 Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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 version1.001.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
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® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID8896788967
Processor codeSR2FQSR2FQ
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells88
Battery capacity6000 mAh6000 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power180 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg3.95 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers299.5 mm321.5 mm
HeightDiffers38.5 mm39.7 mm
Height (front)Differs3.85 cm3.97 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.85 cm3.97 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes

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