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Acer Aspire V 15 V3-574-78NF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5557U Laptop vs Acer Aspire V 15 V5-591G-59U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 92identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire V 15 V3-574-78NF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5557U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Aspire V 15 V5-591G-59U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • Aspire V 15 V3-574-78NF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5557U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire V 15 V5-591G-59U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V 15 V3-574-78NF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5557U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire V 15 V5-591G-59U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V 15 V3-574-78NF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5557U Laptop:i7-5557U
    • Aspire V 15 V5-591G-59U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire V 15 V3-574-78NF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5557U Laptop:2
    • Aspire V 15 V5-591G-59U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire V 15 V3-574-78NF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5557U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • Aspire V 15 V5-591G-59U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V 15 V3-574-78NF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5557U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Aspire V 15 V5-591G-59U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire V 15 V3-574-78NF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5557U Laptop:5 GT/s
    • Aspire V 15 V5-591G-59U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:8 GT/s

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Comparison of V3-574-78NF, V5-591G-59U3
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
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 brightness220 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Processor21 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-5557Ui5-6300HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersF0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs28 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers23 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics10 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® Iris™ GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Graphics 6100Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x162B0x191B
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8499388959
Processor codeDiffersSR26ESR2FP
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x24 x 1.3 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers2520 mAh56 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W135 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Weight2.4 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm260 mm
HeightDiffers23.9 mm30.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2.39 cm2.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.39 cm3.03 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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