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Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-550C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210H Laptop vs MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-685TW

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 112identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-4210H
    • i7-4710HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 6 MB

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188 specifications
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Acer

Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-550C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210H Laptop

Model VN7-791G-550C

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MSI

GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-685TWView product
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Hi7-4710HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequency3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1364BGA 1364
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)47 W47 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
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneSSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency400 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112.0
On-board graphics card ID0x4160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYes
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital Plus HomeSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakers44
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7892978930
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q0SR1PX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery life (max)Known for one4 h
Battery capacityKnown for one49 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers293 mm249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one25.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87

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