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Acer Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs LG Gram 15Z960-G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 82identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black
    • Gram 15Z960-G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:White
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gram 15Z960-G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • Gram 15Z960-G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:i7-6500U
  • Processor cores
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
    • Gram 15Z960-G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:2
  • Processor threads
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8
    • Gram 15Z960-G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • Gram 15Z960-G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Gram 15Z960-G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Predator 17 G9-792-7831 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
    • Gram 15Z960-G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:4 GT/s

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Comparison of G9-792-7831, 15Z960-G
165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarbon, Magnesium
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-6500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 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 i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
SteppingDiffersR0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
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
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash)
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
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)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B1916
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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-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® 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 IDDiffers8896788194
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2EZ
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
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers82
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh4495 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, SSD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg990 g
WidthDiffers423 mm357.6 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm228.4 mm
HeightDiffers39.7 mm16.8 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 includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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