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Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-66VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop vs MSI Workstation GT60-2OJ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Mobile workstation

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 67identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-66VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Laptop
    • Workstation GT60-2OJ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Mobile workstation:Mobile workstation
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-66VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Workstation GT60-2OJ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Mobile workstation:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-66VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:HD
    • Workstation GT60-2OJ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Mobile workstation:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-66VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Workstation GT60-2OJ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Mobile workstation:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-66VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Workstation GT60-2OJ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Mobile workstation:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-66VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
    • Workstation GT60-2OJ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Mobile workstation:i7-4800MQ
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-66VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2
    • Workstation GT60-2OJ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Mobile workstation:4
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-66VB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4
    • Workstation GT60-2OJ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Mobile workstation:8

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182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh performance
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source262144 colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 cd/m²
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.17925 x 0.17925 mm
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400:1
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui7-4800MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWBlu-Ray RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® K2100M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2013, Norton Internet Security, Norton Online Backup
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Essential 2012, MSI System Control Manager , Battery Calibration, Sound Blaster Cinema, Adobe Reader, Flash Player, WinZIP, Cyberlink PowerDVD
Processor special features9 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 Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
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)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101675128
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR15L
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 65 °C
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, TUV-CB, FCC, BSMI, CE, C-tick
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm267 mm
HeightDiffers30.4 mm55 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.04 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one2500 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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