Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 17 G9-792-795J Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs MSI WT70 2OK-2277US

130specifications compared
50differ
80identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Predator 17 G9-792-795J Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Laptop
- WT70 2OK-2277US:Mobile workstation
Product colour
- Predator 17 G9-792-795J Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black, Red
- WT70 2OK-2277US:Black
Processor generation
- Predator 17 G9-792-795J Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- WT70 2OK-2277US:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Predator 17 G9-792-795J Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
- WT70 2OK-2277US:i7-4810MQ
Processor boost frequency
- Predator 17 G9-792-795J Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
- WT70 2OK-2277US:3.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Predator 17 G9-792-795J Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
- WT70 2OK-2277US:2.8 GHz
System bus rate
- Predator 17 G9-792-795J Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
- WT70 2OK-2277US:5 GT/s
Processor lithography
- Predator 17 G9-792-795J Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:14 nm
- WT70 2OK-2277US:22 nm

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Comparison of G9-792-795J, WT70 2OK-2277US
193 specifications	A Acer Predator 17 G9-792-795J Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop Model G9-792-795J View product	B MSI WT70 2OK-2277US View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Mobile workstation
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Pixel pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650:1
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6700HQ	i7-4810MQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	R0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	47 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1440	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	4x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacity	1.25 TB	1.25 TB
Storage media	HDD+SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	1	2
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M	NVIDIA® Quadro® K3100M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.7 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.4	4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x191B	0x416
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes	Yes
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SoundPound 4.2	Audio Boost
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown 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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel HD Graphics	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	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® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88967	78937
Processor codeDiffers	SR2FQ	SR15K
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	6000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	7 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	180 W	180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.2 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	321.5 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	39.7 mm	55 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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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