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Acer Predator 17 G9-793-79PE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook A556UA-DM318D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 81identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator 17 G9-793-79PE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook A556UA-DM318D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:White
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 17 G9-793-79PE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook A556UA-DM318D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 G9-793-79PE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook A556UA-DM318D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G9-793-79PE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook A556UA-DM318D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-793-79PE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • Vivobook A556UA-DM318D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:i5-6200U
  • Processor cores
    • Predator 17 G9-793-79PE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
    • Vivobook A556UA-DM318D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2
  • Processor threads
    • Predator 17 G9-793-79PE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8
    • Vivobook A556UA-DM318D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-793-79PE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • Vivobook A556UA-DM318D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of G9-793-79PE, A556UA-DM318D
173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi5-6200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3QPI
SteppingDiffersR0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060Not available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B1916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A 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 source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
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-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896788193
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2EY
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers82
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh38 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers424 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers322.5 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers40.6 mm25.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.96 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.96 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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