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Acer Predator 17 G9-792-790G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs ASUS ROG G551VW-FW280T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 97identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 17 G9-792-790G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • ROG G551VW-FW280T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Predator 17 G9-792-790G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • ROG G551VW-FW280T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Predator 17 G9-792-790G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4K Ultra HD
    • ROG G551VW-FW280T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 G9-792-790G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ROG G551VW-FW280T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G9-792-790G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ROG G551VW-FW280T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-792-790G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • ROG G551VW-FW280T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Predator 17 G9-792-790G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8
    • ROG G551VW-FW280T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-792-790G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • ROG G551VW-FW280T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:3.2 GHz

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Comparison of G9-792-790G, G551VW-FW280T
166 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi5-6300HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 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 seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i5-6300 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.51 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs1050 MHz950 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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
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 versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 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)DiffersYesNo
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 IDDiffers8896788959
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2FP
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 technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh56 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
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 sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for one39.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs3.97 cm2.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.97 cm3.15 cm
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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