Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 17 G9-793-79T1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs MSI GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)266TR

134specifications compared
36differ
98identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Predator 17 G9-793-79T1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)266TR:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Predator 17 G9-793-79T1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)266TR:3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type
- Predator 17 G9-793-79T1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Full HD
- GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)266TR:4K Ultra HD
Processor generation
- Predator 17 G9-793-79T1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)266TR:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Predator 17 G9-793-79T1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
- GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)266TR:i7-7700HQ
Processor boost frequency
- Predator 17 G9-793-79T1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
- GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)266TR:3.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Predator 17 G9-793-79T1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
- GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)266TR:2.8 GHz
Processor codename
- Predator 17 G9-793-79T1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Skylake
- GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)266TR:Kaby Lake

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Comparison of G9-793-79T1, GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)266TR
176 specifications	A Acer Predator 17 G9-793-79T1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop Model G9-793-79T1 View product	B MSI GS63VR-7RF(Stealth Pro)266TR View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	4K Ultra HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6700HQ	i7-7700HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1440	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	DMI3	DMI3
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-down	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2.25 TB	1.25 TB
Storage media	HDD+SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	M.2
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.7 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x191B	0x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux Linpus	Windows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88967	97185
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2FQ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size	42 x 28 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	3
Battery capacityKnown for one	88 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	230 W	180 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.2 kg	1.8 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	321.5 mm	249 mm
HeightDiffers	39.7 mm	17.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.97 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.97 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM175

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