Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs MSI GP62 6QF-861XES

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 77identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • GP62 6QF-861XES:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4K Ultra HD
    • GP62 6QF-861XES:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GP62 6QF-861XES:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
    • GP62 6QF-861XES:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • GP62 6QF-861XES:3.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:5 GT/s
    • GP62 6QF-861XES:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:L3
    • GP62 6QF-861XES:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:BGA 1364
    • GP62 6QF-861XES:BGA 1440

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182 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-6700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
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
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic Audio Enhancer
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
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 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
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-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for one4605 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers389.6 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers257.5 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2.19 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.39 cm2.9 cm
HeightKnown for one23.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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