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Acer Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 vs MSI Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 68identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S (8 vs 4). The Acer Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has 0.6 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S (4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Acer Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S (3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). Only the Acer Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has card reader integrated. Only the Acer Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has embedded options available.

  • Processor family
    • Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:i7-6700
    • Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:i5-4460S
  • Processor threads
    • Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:8
    • Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:4 GHz
    • Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:3.4 GHz
    • Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:8 MB
    • Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:6 MB
  • Bus type
    • Predator G3-710 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:DMI3
    • Nightblade MI-017EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:DMI2

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Comparison of G3-710, MI-017EU
166 specifications
Processor22 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700i5-4460S
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop seriesIntel Core i5-4400 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
TcaseDiffers71 °C71.35 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffersR0C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorDiffers1.35 V1.5 V
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of storage drives installedDiffers21
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers1912412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® B85
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers500 W350 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerSmall Desktop
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features17 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819680818
Processor codeDiffersSR2BTSR1QQ
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2015CPCG 2013C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers510 mm127.6 mm
DepthDiffers180 mm340.6 mm
HeightDiffers409 mm234.8 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster Cinema 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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