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Acer TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs Acer P238-M-5953 + PACK GOLD

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 92identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • P238-M-5953 + PACK GOLD:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Full HD
    • P238-M-5953 + PACK GOLD:HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • P238-M-5953 + PACK GOLD:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • P238-M-5953 + PACK GOLD:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • P238-M-5953 + PACK GOLD:i5-6200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • P238-M-5953 + PACK GOLD:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • P238-M-5953 + PACK GOLD:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • TravelMate P2 P236-M-79MT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5 GT/s
    • P238-M-5953 + PACK GOLD:4 GT/s

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Comparison of P236-M-79MT, P238-M-5953 + PACK GOLD
149 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal33.8 cm (13.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui5-6200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2QPI
SteppingDiffersF0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 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-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHybrid-HDD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16161916
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features5 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521488193
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR2EY
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers3315 mAh3270 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg1.6 kg
Width327 mm327 mm
Depth228 mm228 mm
Height19.7 mm19.7 mm
Height (front)1.97 cm1.97 cm
Height (rear)1.97 cm1.97 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, Small BusinessEnterprise, Small Business

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