Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Swift 5 SF514-51-79JE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop vs MSI PE72 7RD-1228TR

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 84identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-79JE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • PE72 7RD-1228TR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-79JE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:i7-7500U
    • PE72 7RD-1228TR:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-79JE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:2
    • PE72 7RD-1228TR:4
  • Processor threads
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-79JE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:4
    • PE72 7RD-1228TR:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-79JE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • PE72 7RD-1228TR:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-79JE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • PE72 7RD-1228TR:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-79JE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • PE72 7RD-1228TR:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-79JE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:4 MB
    • PE72 7RD-1228TR:6 MB

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Comparison of SF514-51-79JE, PE72 7RD-1228TR
174 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneH0Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-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 memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB128 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
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 modelDiffersIntel® HD 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)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features2 differ
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9545197185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ZVUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers54 Wh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one13 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W135 W
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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Differs1.46 cm2.98 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.46 cm3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one14.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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