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Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-51LG Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop vs MSI GT72 2QD-1463UK Dominator G

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 44identical
  • 117known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-51LG Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72 2QD-1463UK Dominator G:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-51LG Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT72 2QD-1463UK Dominator G:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-51LG Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • GT72 2QD-1463UK Dominator G:2.7 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-51LG Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop:8 GB
    • GT72 2QD-1463UK Dominator G:16 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-51LG Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop:DDR4-SDRAM
    • GT72 2QD-1463UK Dominator G:DDR3L-SDRAM
  • Memory slots
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-51LG Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72 2QD-1463UK Dominator G:4x SO-DIMM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-51LG Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop:2.12 TB
    • GT72 2QD-1463UK Dominator G:1.25 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-51LG Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop:2 TB
    • GT72 2QD-1463UK Dominator G:1 TB

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187 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei7-5700HQ
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1364
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceG0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.12 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWBlu-Ray RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x1612
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital Plus Home TheaterSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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 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-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87716
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2BP
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers39
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W230 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers296 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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