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Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-500Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop vs ASUS A540SA-DM680T Intel® Pentium® N3710 Laptop

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 55identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-500Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Black
    • A540SA-DM680T Intel® Pentium® N3710 Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-500Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • A540SA-DM680T Intel® Pentium® N3710 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-500Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • A540SA-DM680T Intel® Pentium® N3710 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-500Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:i5-6300HQ
    • A540SA-DM680T Intel® Pentium® N3710 Laptop:N3710
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-500Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • A540SA-DM680T Intel® Pentium® N3710 Laptop:2.56 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-500Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • A540SA-DM680T Intel® Pentium® N3710 Laptop:1.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-500Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
    • A540SA-DM680T Intel® Pentium® N3710 Laptop:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-500Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:6 MB
    • A540SA-DM680T Intel® Pentium® N3710 Laptop:2 MB

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163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one6th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-6300HQN3710
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.56 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1170
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile SeriesIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBraswell
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI3Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersR0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W6 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers164
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 405
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one950 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x191BUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® H170Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8895991830
Processor codeDiffersSR2FPSSSR2KL
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm25 x 27 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh33 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers296 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm25.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User

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