Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-774U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs MSI Workstation WS606QJ-024 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Mobile workstation

138specifications compared
53differ
85identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-774U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Laptop
- Workstation WS606QJ-024 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Mobile workstation:Mobile workstation
Display diagonal
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-774U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Workstation WS606QJ-024 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Mobile workstation:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor generation
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-774U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Workstation WS606QJ-024 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Mobile workstation:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-774U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
- Workstation WS606QJ-024 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Mobile workstation:i7-6700HQ
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-774U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
- Workstation WS606QJ-024 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Mobile workstation:3.5 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-774U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:5 GT/s
- Workstation WS606QJ-024 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Mobile workstation:8 GT/s
Processor cache type
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-774U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:L3
- Workstation WS606QJ-024 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Mobile workstation:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-774U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:BGA 1364
- Workstation WS606QJ-024 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Mobile workstation:BGA 1440

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Comparison of VN7-791G-774U, WS606QJ-024
189 specifications	A Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-774U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop Model VN7-791G-774U View product	B MSI Workstation WS606QJ-024 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Mobile workstation Model WS606QJ-024 View product
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Mobile workstation
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4720HQ	i7-6700HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequency	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI3
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M	NVIDIA® Quadro® M2000M
Discrete graphics card memory	4 GB	4 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.3	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x416	0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel HD Graphics	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78934	88967
Processor codeDiffers	SR1Q8	SR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	4870 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	135 W	150 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	1.98 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	390 mm
DepthDiffers	293 mm	266 mm
HeightDiffers	25.4 mm	19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Power adapter widthKnown for one	14.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter depthKnown for one	7.55 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter heightKnown for one	2.54 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter weightKnown for one	480 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel CM236

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