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Acer Predator 17 X GX-792-78CQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop vs Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-78B0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 110identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-78CQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:Black, Red
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-78B0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-78CQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-78B0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-78CQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-78B0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-78CQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:4K Ultra HD
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-78B0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-78CQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:i7-7820HK
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-78B0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-78CQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:3.9 GHz
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-78B0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-78CQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:2.9 GHz
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-78B0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Predator 17 X GX-792-78CQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:8 MB
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-78B0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:6 MB

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Comparison of GX-792-78CQ, VX5-591G-78B0
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7820HKi7-7700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7800 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.25 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5XGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x591B0x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces5 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 quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
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-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9746497185
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers83
Battery capacityDiffers88 Wh52.5 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs3 h6 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers330 W135 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers4.55 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm389 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm265.5 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm28.9 mm
Height (front)Differs4.5 cm2.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.5 cm2.89 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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