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Acer Predator 17 G9-792-70DR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs Acer Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 125identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-792-70DR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:i7-6820HK
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-792-70DR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-792-70DR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Predator 17 G9-792-70DR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6 MB
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:8 MB
  • Memory slots
    • Predator 17 G9-792-70DR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4x SO-DIMM
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:2x SO-DIMM
  • Optical drive type
    • Predator 17 G9-792-70DR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Blu-Ray RW
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:No
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Predator 17 G9-792-70DR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
  • Intel TSX-NI
    • Predator 17 G9-792-70DR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:No
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:Yes

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Comparison of G9-792-70DR, GX-791-73FH
149 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")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
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-6820HK
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1440BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
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 memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1.51 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity512 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Discrete graphics card memory8 GB8 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
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
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-NIDiffersNoYes
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® 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 IDDiffers8896788969
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2FL
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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells88
Battery capacity6000 mAh6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W230 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg4.55 kg
WidthDiffers424 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers322.6 mm321.5 mm
HeightDiffers40.6 mm45 mm
Height (front)Differs3.96 cm3.97 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.96 cm4.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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