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Acer Predator 17 G9-793-78RN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs MSI GE72MVR Apache Pro-001

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 107identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G9-793-78RN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE72MVR Apache Pro-001:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-793-78RN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • GE72MVR Apache Pro-001:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-793-78RN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • GE72MVR Apache Pro-001:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-793-78RN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • GE72MVR Apache Pro-001:2.8 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • Predator 17 G9-793-78RN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Skylake
    • GE72MVR Apache Pro-001:Kaby Lake
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Predator 17 G9-793-78RN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • GE72MVR Apache Pro-001:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
  • Memory slots
    • Predator 17 G9-793-78RN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4x SO-DIMM
    • GE72MVR Apache Pro-001:2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Predator 17 G9-793-78RN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:64 GB
    • GE72MVR Apache Pro-001:32 GB

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Comparison of G9-793-78RN, GE72MVR Apache Pro-001
174 specifications
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-7700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1440Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 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
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
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
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x591B
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
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
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 source4.1
Ports & interfaces4 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 quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
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
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896797185
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2FQUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers88 Wh51 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers39.7 mm30 mm
Height (front)Differs3.97 cm3.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.97 cmUnknown — 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
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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