Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop vs Acer Swift 1 SF114-32-P5M9 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop

114specifications compared
53differ
61identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Black
- Swift 1 SF114-32-P5M9 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:Green
Display diagonal
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Swift 1 SF114-32-P5M9 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- Swift 1 SF114-32-P5M9 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:Intel® Pentium® Silver
Processor model
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:i7-8750H
- Swift 1 SF114-32-P5M9 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:N5000
Processor cores
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:6
- Swift 1 SF114-32-P5M9 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:4
Processor threads
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:12
- Swift 1 SF114-32-P5M9 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:4
Processor boost frequency
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:4.1 GHz
- Swift 1 SF114-32-P5M9 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:2.7 GHz
Processor frequency
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:2.2 GHz
- Swift 1 SF114-32-P5M9 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:1.1 GHz

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Comparison of PH517-51-72EC, SF114-32-P5M9
168 specifications	A Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop Model PH517-51-72EC View product	B Acer Swift 1 SF114-32-P5M9 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop Model SF114-32-P5M9 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Green
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aqua Green
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screen	No	No
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Pentium® Silver
Processor generationKnown for one	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8750H	N5000
Processor coresDiffers	6	4
Processor threadsDiffers	12	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.1 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	8 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	9 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1440	BGA 1090
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Coffee Lake	Gemini Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	U0	B0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	6 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	1.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	6
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x4+1x2, 2x1+1x2+1x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.8 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.25 TB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Intel® UHD Graphics 605
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	8 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	750 MHz
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x3E9B	0x3184
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphones	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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)
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Killer Wireless-AC 1550i	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM370	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	French	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	134906	128990
Processor codeDiffers	SR3YY	SR3RZ
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	25 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	74 Wh	54 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	17 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	230 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	ACPI 5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4 kg	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	428 mm	323 mm
DepthDiffers	298 mm	228 mm
HeightDiffers	38.7 mm	14.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes

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