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GIGABYTE P37W v5 vs GIGABYTE P55W V5 C2D-FR

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 139identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • P37W v5:Black
    • P55W V5 C2D-FR:Black, Orange
  • Display diagonal
    • P37W v5:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • P55W V5 C2D-FR:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Internal memory
    • P37W v5:16 GB
    • P55W V5 C2D-FR:8 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • P37W v5:16 GB
    • P55W V5 C2D-FR:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • P37W v5:1.25 TB
    • P55W V5 C2D-FR:1.12 TB
  • SSD capacity
    • P37W v5:256 GB
    • P55W V5 C2D-FR:128 GB
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • P37W v5:6 GB
    • P55W V5 C2D-FR:3 GB
  • NVIDIA GameWorks VR
    • P37W v5:No
    • P55W V5 C2D-FR:Yes

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Comparison of P37W v5, P55W V5 C2D-FR
180 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Orange
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
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 typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-6700HQi7-6700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1440BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingR0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.7 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x191B0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CUDA coresKnown for one1280Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRDiffersNoYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDolby Digital Plus Home TheaterDolby Digital Plus Home Theater
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM170Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID8896788967
Processor codeSR2FQSR2FQ
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers75.81 Wh63 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one11.1 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
AC adapter power180 W180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers417 mm379.7 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm269.4 mm
HeightDiffers22.5 mm26.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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