Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-92C9 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop vs ASUS ROG Strix GL703GS-E5011 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H

138specifications compared
33differ
105identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-92C9 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:Intel® Core™ i9
- ROG Strix GL703GS-E5011 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-92C9 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i9
- ROG Strix GL703GS-E5011 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-92C9 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:i9-8950HK
- ROG Strix GL703GS-E5011 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:i7-8750H
Processor boost frequency
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-92C9 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:4.8 GHz
- ROG Strix GL703GS-E5011 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:4.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-92C9 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:2.9 GHz
- ROG Strix GL703GS-E5011 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-92C9 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:12 MB
- ROG Strix GL703GS-E5011 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:9 MB
Internal memory
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-92C9 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:32 GB
- ROG Strix GL703GS-E5011 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:16 GB
Memory slots
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-92C9 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:4x SO-DIMM
- ROG Strix GL703GS-E5011 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:2x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of PH517-51-92C9, GL703GS-E5011
193 specifications	A Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-92C9 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop Model PH517-51-92C9 View product	B ASUS ROG Strix GL703GS-E5011 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Model GL703GS-E5011 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	300 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	7 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	800:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i9	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i9	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i9-8950HK	i7-8750H
Processor cores	6	6
Processor threads	12	12
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.8 GHz	4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	12 MB	9 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1440	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Coffee Lake	Coffee Lake
Bus type	DMI	DMI
Stepping	U0	U0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i9-8000 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2666 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.51 TB	1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	Hybrid-HDD+SSD
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	2	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interfaceDiffers	NVMe 3.0, PCI Express	NVMe 3.0
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	64 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.5	4.5
On-board graphics card ID	0x3E9B	0x3E9B
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	MaxxAudio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Waves	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.0	4.2
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM370	Intel® HM370
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Belgian	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	No
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
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)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	134903	134906
Processor codeDiffers	SRCKN	SR3YY
Processor package size	42 x 28 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	74 Wh	64 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one	15.4 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	330 W	150 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.7 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4 kg	3.04 kg
WidthDiffers	428 mm	412 mm
DepthDiffers	298 mm	273 mm
HeightDiffers	38.7 mm	24 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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