Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 TMP259-G2-M-310X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop vs MSI GL73 8RC-230VN

116specifications compared
41differ
75identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate P2 TMP259-G2-M-310X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GL73 8RC-230VN:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor family
- TravelMate P2 TMP259-G2-M-310X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- GL73 8RC-230VN:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 TMP259-G2-M-310X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- GL73 8RC-230VN:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 TMP259-G2-M-310X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:i3-7020U
- GL73 8RC-230VN:i7-8750H
Processor cores
- TravelMate P2 TMP259-G2-M-310X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:2
- GL73 8RC-230VN:6
Processor threads
- TravelMate P2 TMP259-G2-M-310X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:4
- GL73 8RC-230VN:12
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate P2 TMP259-G2-M-310X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:4 GHz
- GL73 8RC-230VN:4.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 TMP259-G2-M-310X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:2.3 GHz
- GL73 8RC-230VN:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of TMP259-G2-M-310X, GL73 8RC-230VN
167 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 TMP259-G2-M-310X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop Model TMP259-G2-M-310X View product	B MSI GL73 8RC-230VN View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screen	No	No
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-7020U	i7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers	2	6
Processor threadsDiffers	4	12
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4 GHz	4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	9 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Coffee Lake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x2	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	U0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 GHz
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.5	4.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5916	0x3E9B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	5.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	German	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	122590	134906
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR3YY
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	41.8 Wh	41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	135 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.23 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	419 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	287 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.39 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.02 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720p
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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