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Acer Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop vs ASUS R556LA-MH31(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 55identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:Black
    • R556LA-MH31(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • R556LA-MH31(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • R556LA-MH31(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:Full HD
    • R556LA-MH31(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:HD
  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R556LA-MH31(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • R556LA-MH31(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:i7-6820HK
    • R556LA-MH31(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:i3-4005U
  • Processor cores
    • Predator 17 X GX-791-73FH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:4
    • R556LA-MH31(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:2

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180 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-6820HKi3-4005U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6800 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1610
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.012
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0xA16
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
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 quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896975105
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2FLUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers82
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh37 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 source1.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
WeightDiffers4.55 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm25.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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