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Acer TravelMate P2 P259-M-50Z2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P259-M-73U7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 135identical
  • 1known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-50Z2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-73U7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-50Z2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-73U7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-50Z2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:i5-6200U
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-73U7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-50Z2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-73U7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-50Z2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-73U7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-50Z2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:3 MB
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-73U7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 MB
  • Bus type
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-50Z2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:QPI
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-73U7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:OPI
  • Configurable TDP-up frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-50Z2 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-73U7 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of P259-M-50Z2, P259-M-73U7
148 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui7-6500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersQPIOPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
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
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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 quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 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-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819388194
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR2EZ
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity2800 mAh2800 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.23 kg2.23 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth259 mm259 mm
Height30.2 mm30.2 mm
Height (front)2.39 cm2.39 cm
Height (rear)3.02 cm3.02 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, Small BusinessEnterprise, Small Business

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