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Acer Swift 3 SF315-52-35EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop vs ASUS ROG Strix GL503VD-0031B7700HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 74identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-35EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Gold
    • ROG Strix GL503VD-0031B7700HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Black
  • Processor family
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-35EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ROG Strix GL503VD-0031B7700HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-35EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • ROG Strix GL503VD-0031B7700HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-35EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:i3-8130U
    • ROG Strix GL503VD-0031B7700HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-35EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:2
    • ROG Strix GL503VD-0031B7700HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:4
  • Processor threads
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-35EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:4
    • ROG Strix GL503VD-0031B7700HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-35EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • ROG Strix GL503VD-0031B7700HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-35EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • ROG Strix GL503VD-0031B7700HQ laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:2.8 GHz

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184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGoldBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
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
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-8130Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI3
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
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® 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)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x591B
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
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 quantity11
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 quantity00
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers13797797185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 42 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh62 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W230 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.8 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers359 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers243 mm262 mm
HeightDiffers16.9 mm23 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.46 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.57 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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