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Acer Swift 3 SF315-51G-8117 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs Acer Swift 7 SF713-51-M74Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 84identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-8117 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Grey
    • Swift 7 SF713-51-M74Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Laptop:Black, Gold
  • Display diagonal
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-8117 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Swift 7 SF713-51-M74Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-8117 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Swift 7 SF713-51-M74Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-8117 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Swift 7 SF713-51-M74Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-8117 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
    • Swift 7 SF713-51-M74Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Laptop:i5-7Y54
  • Processor cores
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-8117 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4
    • Swift 7 SF713-51-M74Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-8117 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8
    • Swift 7 SF713-51-M74Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-8117 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
    • Swift 7 SF713-51-M74Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Laptop:3.2 GHz

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Comparison of SF315-51G-8117, SF713-51-M74Q
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Gold
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display glass typeKnown for oneGorilla GlassUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-7Y54
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.2 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1515
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersY0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upDiffers25 W7 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W3.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 615
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x591E
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
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 LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-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 version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
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 TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258995452
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm20.5 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh42.66 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs10 h9 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.13 kg
WidthDiffers370.5 mm324.6 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm229.6 mm
HeightDiffers18.9 mm10 mm
Height (front)Differs1.89 cm9.98 mm
Height (rear)Differs1.89 cm9.98 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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