Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P236-M-73QM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

118specifications compared
24differ
94identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-73QM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-73QM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:i7-4510U
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-73QM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:3.1 GHz
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-73QM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:2 GHz
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
Processor cache type
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-73QM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:Smart Cache
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:L3
Processor lithography
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-73QM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:22 nm
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:14 nm
Processor operating modes
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-73QM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:64-bit
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codename
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-73QM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:Haswell
- TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Broadwell

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Comparison of P236-M-73QM, P236-M-79MT
150 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P236-M-73QM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop Model P236-M-73QM View product	B Acer TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop Model P236-M-79MT View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	33.8 cm (13.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4510U	i7-5500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	D0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	4x1, 2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x1616
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	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
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features4 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 lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	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)Differs	No	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81015	85214
Processor codeDiffers	SR1EB	SR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacity	3315 mAh	3315 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	1.5 kg	1.5 kg
Width	327 mm	327 mm
Depth	228 mm	228 mm
Height	19.7 mm	19.7 mm
Height (front)	1.97 cm	1.97 cm
Height (rear)	1.97 cm	1.97 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise, Small Business	Enterprise, Small Business

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