Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79QW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop vs MSI GP70 2PE(Leopard)-010

137specifications compared
33differ
104identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79QW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-010:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79QW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-010:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79QW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:i7-4710HQ
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-010:i5-4200M
Processor cores
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79QW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-010:2
Processor threads
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79QW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:8
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-010:4
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79QW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-010:3.1 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79QW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:6 MB
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-010:3 MB
Processor socket
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79QW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:BGA 1364
- GP70 2PE(Leopard)-010:PGA946

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Comparison of VN7-791G-79QW, GP70 2PE(Leopard)-010
181 specifications	A Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79QW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop Model VN7-791G-79QW View product	B MSI GP70 2PE(Leopard)-010 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
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
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710HQ	i5-4200M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequency	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	PGA946
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	37 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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
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
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® 840M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card ID	0x416	0x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sound Blaster Cinema
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Rear cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	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
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
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
DVI port	No	No
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office 2013, McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Cloud, Acer Backup Manager, Acer ePower Management, Acer Recovery Management	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 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 Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
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 version	0.00	0.00
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)Differs	Yes	No
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
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)	No	No
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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78930	76348
Processor codeDiffers	SR1PX	SR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityDiffers	52.5 Wh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	135 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	418 mm
DepthDiffers	293 mm	269.3 mm
HeightDiffers	25.4 mm	39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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