Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-76C2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs GIGABYTE X3 Plus v5

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 68identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-76C2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X3 Plus v5:35.3 cm (13.9")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-76C2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X3 Plus v5:3200 x 1800 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-76C2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Full HD
    • X3 Plus v5:Quad HD+
  • Panel type
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-76C2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:IPS
    • X3 Plus v5:IGZO
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-76C2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X3 Plus v5:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-76C2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
    • X3 Plus v5:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-76C2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • X3 Plus v5:3.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-76C2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:5 GT/s
    • X3 Plus v5:8 GT/s

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Comparison of VN7-591G-76C2, X3 Plus v5
189 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.3 cm (13.9")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3200 x 1800 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDQuad HD+
Panel typeDiffersIPSIGZO
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-6700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
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
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x191B
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Intel TSX-NINoNo
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® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893488967
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 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
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73.26 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W150 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers389.6 mm330 mm
DepthDiffers257.5 mm263.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.39 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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