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Acer Predator 17 G9-793-708E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs Acer Predator 17 X GX-792-70XS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 121identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator 17 G9-793-708E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-70XS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:Black, Red
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-793-708E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-70XS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:i7-7820HK
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-793-708E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-70XS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:3.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-793-708E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-70XS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Predator 17 G9-793-708E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:6 MB
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-70XS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:8 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Predator 17 G9-793-708E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:16 GB
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-70XS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Predator 17 G9-793-708E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.51 TB
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-70XS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:3 TB
  • SSD capacity
    • Predator 17 G9-793-708E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:512 GB
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-70XS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:1 TB

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Comparison of G9-793-708E, GX-792-70XS
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-7820HK
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-7800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.51 TB3 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity2 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080
Discrete graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR5X
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x591B0x591B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers44
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeLinux
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
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 versionDiffers0.001.00
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718597464
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells88
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh88 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 W330 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg4.55 kg
WidthDiffers424 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers322.5 mm321.5 mm
HeightDiffers40.6 mm45 mm
Height (front)Differs3.96 cm4.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.96 cm4.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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