Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs MSI GL62 6QD-496UK

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 95identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GL62 6QD-496UK:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL62 6QD-496UK:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL62 6QD-496UK:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • GL62 6QD-496UK:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8
    • GL62 6QD-496UK:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • GL62 6QD-496UK:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • GL62 6QD-496UK:2.3 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • Predator 17 G9-793-71KU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Kaby Lake
    • GL62 6QD-496UK:Skylake

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Comparison of G9-793-71KU, GL62 6QD-496UK
170 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi5-6300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
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 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — 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 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718588959
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
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 codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FP
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
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
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one39.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs3.97 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.97 cm2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170

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