Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 17 G9-792-71E1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs Lenovo X1 Carbon (4th Gen.) Win10 CH

113specifications compared
48differ
65identical
72known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Predator 17 G9-792-71E1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- X1 Carbon (4th Gen.) Win10 CH:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Predator 17 G9-792-71E1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- X1 Carbon (4th Gen.) Win10 CH:2560 x 1440 pixels
HD type
- Predator 17 G9-792-71E1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Full HD
- X1 Carbon (4th Gen.) Win10 CH:Quad HD
Processor model
- Predator 17 G9-792-71E1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
- X1 Carbon (4th Gen.) Win10 CH:i7-6600U
Processor cores
- Predator 17 G9-792-71E1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
- X1 Carbon (4th Gen.) Win10 CH:2
Processor threads
- Predator 17 G9-792-71E1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8
- X1 Carbon (4th Gen.) Win10 CH:4
Processor boost frequency
- Predator 17 G9-792-71E1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
- X1 Carbon (4th Gen.) Win10 CH:3.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Predator 17 G9-792-71E1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6 MB
- X1 Carbon (4th Gen.) Win10 CH:4 MB

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Comparison of G9-792-71E1, X1 Carbon (4th Gen.) Win10 CH
185 specifications	A Acer Predator 17 G9-792-71E1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop Model G9-792-71E1 View product	B Lenovo X1 Carbon (4th Gen.) Win10 CH View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Quad HD
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6700HQ	i7-6600U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequency	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1440	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-6600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	OPI
SteppingDiffers	R0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	35 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	8 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
NVMeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVMe 3.0, PCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSDXC
Total storage capacityKnown for one	2.25 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.7 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1050 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x191B	1916
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4096 x 2160 pixels
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720p
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth version	4.1	4.1
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Installed
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Touchpad + Pointing Stick
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Swiss
Number of pointing stick buttonsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of touchpad buttonsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88967	88192
Processor codeDiffers	SR2FQ	SR2F1
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	4
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	52 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	7 h	7.33 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.2 kg	1.15 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	333 mm
DepthDiffers	321.5 mm	229 mm
HeightDiffers	39.7 mm	17 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.97 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.97 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of WLAN antennasKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power adapter weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 g
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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