Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 17 G9-791-731Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 3459 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 77identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator 17 G9-791-731Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black, Red
    • Inspiron 3459 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 17 G9-791-731Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Inspiron 3459 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Predator 17 G9-791-731Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Inspiron 3459 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Predator 17 G9-791-731Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Full HD
    • Inspiron 3459 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Not supported
  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 G9-791-731Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Inspiron 3459 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G9-791-731Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Inspiron 3459 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-791-731Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • Inspiron 3459 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:i5-6200U
  • Processor cores
    • Predator 17 G9-791-731Z Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
    • Inspiron 3459 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2

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202 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDNot supported
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.252 x 0.252 mm
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi5-6200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3QPI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersR0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980MAMD Radeon R5 M315
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B1916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMaxxAudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.92 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 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 StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896788193
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2EY
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh40 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.8 V
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 G
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.95 kg1.77 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers39.7 mm21.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office

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