Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-745K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs MSI GE60 2QD(Apache)-1019XTR

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 80identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-745K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1019XTR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-745K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1019XTR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-745K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1019XTR:i5-4210H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-745K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1019XTR:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-745K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1019XTR:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-745K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 MB
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1019XTR:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-745K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:L3
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1019XTR:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-745K Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • GE60 2QD(Apache)-1019XTR:BGA 1364

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Comparison of VN7-571G-745K, GE60 2QD(Apache)-1019XTR
175 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui5-4210H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersOptimized Dolby Digital Plus Home TheaterAudio Boost
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521478929
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers389.6 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers257.5 mm249 mm
HeightDiffers23.9 mm32 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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