Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Swift 3 SF315-52-85CZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs MSI PE62 8RD-234ES

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 73identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-85CZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
    • PE62 8RD-234ES:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-85CZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4
    • PE62 8RD-234ES:6
  • Processor threads
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-85CZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8
    • PE62 8RD-234ES:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-85CZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
    • PE62 8RD-234ES:4.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-85CZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • PE62 8RD-234ES:2.2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-85CZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • PE62 8RD-234ES:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-85CZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8 MB
    • PE62 8RD-234ES:9 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Swift 3 SF315-52-85CZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:BGA 1356
    • PE62 8RD-234ES:BGA 1440

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Comparison of SF315-52-85CZ, PE62 8RD-234ES
175 specifications
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB9 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI
SteppingDiffersY0U0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.7 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD 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 OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3E9B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGermanUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers122589134906
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3YY
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers359 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers243 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one16.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM370
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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