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Acer TravelMate P6 P645-SG-709F Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs MSI GS30 2M-033ES Shadow

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 86identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P6 P645-SG-709F Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P6 P645-SG-709F Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P6 P645-SG-709F Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:i7-4870HQ
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate P6 P645-SG-709F Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:4
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate P6 P645-SG-709F Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate P6 P645-SG-709F Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P6 P645-SG-709F Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate P6 P645-SG-709F Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 MB
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:6 MB

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Comparison of P645-SG-709F, GS30 2M-033ES Shadow
219 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor18 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-4870HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellCrystal Well
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 840MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160xD26
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8.1
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8.1 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521483504
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers54 Wh47.36 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm227 mm
HeightDiffers20.8 mm19.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, IndustrialUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 TB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"

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