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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Swift 3 SF315-51G-81YH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs MSI GS63VR-078 STEALTH PRO

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 85identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Processor generation
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-8550U
    • i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 GHz
    • 3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 8 MB
    • 6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1356
    • BGA 1440

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175 specifications
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Acer

Swift 3 SF315-51G-81YH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

Model SF315-51G-81YH

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MSI

GS63VR-078 STEALTH PROView product
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")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
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Display response rise/fallKnown for one3 ms
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one120 Hz
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for one94%
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-7700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.8 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 i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
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, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneY0
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 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 16 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1.25 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one1 TB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x591B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720p
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features2 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 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 CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258997185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh51 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery life (max)Known for one10 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers370.5 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm249 mm
HeightDiffers18.9 mm17.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.89 cm
Height (rear)Known for one1.89 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes

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