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Acer Predator 17 G9-793-76CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs MSI GE72VR-6RFAC316H21 (Apache Pro)

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 106identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G9-793-76CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE72VR-6RFAC316H21 (Apache Pro):6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-793-76CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • GE72VR-6RFAC316H21 (Apache Pro):i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-793-76CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • GE72VR-6RFAC316H21 (Apache Pro):3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-793-76CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • GE72VR-6RFAC316H21 (Apache Pro):2.6 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • Predator 17 G9-793-76CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Kaby Lake
    • GE72VR-6RFAC316H21 (Apache Pro):Skylake
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Predator 17 G9-793-76CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
    • GE72VR-6RFAC316H21 (Apache Pro):1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • Internal memory
    • Predator 17 G9-793-76CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:32 GB
    • GE72VR-6RFAC316H21 (Apache Pro):16 GB
  • Memory slots
    • Predator 17 G9-793-76CH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:4x SO-DIMM
    • GE72VR-6RFAC316H21 (Apache Pro):2x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of G9-793-76CH, GE72VR-6RFAC316H21 (Apache Pro)
180 specifications
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.51 TB1.25 TB
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
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 interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB3 GB
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
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers88 Wh51.4 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 W180 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Securityidentical
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 & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Differs3.97 cm2.98 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.97 cm3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one39.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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