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Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop vs Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop

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  • 79identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop (4 vs 2). The Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop (8 vs 4). The Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop (2.6 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). Only the Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop has discrete graphics card. Only the Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop has Intel FDI Technology.

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:HD
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:i3-4030U
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:2
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-36QV Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-73BQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:8

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Comparison of P256-M-36QV, VN7-791G-73BQ
141 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4030Ui7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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 quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101878934
Processor codeDiffersSR1ENSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh4870 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W135 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers30.4 mm25.4 mm
Height (front)Differs2.21 cm2.54 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.21 cm2.54 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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