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Acer Swift 3 SF314-52-89TF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs ASUS ROG Strix GL502VT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 77identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Blue
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 35.6 cm (14")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-8550U
    • i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 8 MB
    • 6 MB

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Acer

Swift 3 SF314-52-89TF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

Model SF314-52-89TF

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ASUS

ROG Strix GL502VT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop

Model GL502VT

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-6700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersY0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x191B
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantityDiffers01
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) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM170
Repairability indexKnown for one5.2
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258988967
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4
Battery capacityKnown for one62 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W180 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one9.23 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, User
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers338 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm23.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC

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