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Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop vs Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

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  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop (6 vs 4). The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop (12 vs 8). The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has 0.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop (4.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). Only the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has discrete graphics card. Only the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has Ethernet LAN.

  • Product colour
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Black, Red
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:i7-8750H
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:6
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:12
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:4.1 GHz
    • Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz

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157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8750Hi5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers9 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
SteppingDiffersU0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers1.7 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
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x5917
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFrench
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 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 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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers134906124967
Processor codeDiffersSR3YYSR3LA
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers3320 mAh3220 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one135 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers432.3 mm323 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm228 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm18.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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