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Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-56NV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop vs Acer Swift 3 SF315-52-55Z1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 86identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Red
    • Gold
  • Display diagonal
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • i5-8300H
    • i5-8250U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 GHz
    • 3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.3 GHz
    • 1.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 8 GT/s
    • 4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 8 MB
    • 6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1440
    • BGA 1356

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Acer

Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-56NV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop

Model PH317-52-56NV

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Acer

Swift 3 SF315-52-55Z1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

Model SF315-52-55Z1

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedGold
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Pixel densityKnown for one141 ppi
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-8300Hi5-8250U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMIOPI
SteppingKnown for oneY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2666 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x5917
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
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
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for oneNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Line-inKnown for oneNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Alienware graphics amplifier portKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one0
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneNo
Number of USB ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one0
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGerman
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
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 Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
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 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® 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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers134876124967
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LA
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityKnown for one48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers432.3 mm359 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm16.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes

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