Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs MSI GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 101identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:2.6 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Kaby Lake
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:Skylake
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • Internal memory
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:16 GB
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:4x SO-DIMM
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:2x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of G9-793-71KU, GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR
178 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-6700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIIM.2
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x191B
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718588967
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FQ
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one88 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 W120 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm287.8 mm
HeightDiffers39.7 mm39 mm
Height (front)Differs3.97 cm2.98 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.97 cm3.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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