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Acer GX-781 I9956 vs MSI Ti3 8RD SLI-018

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 75identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • GX-781 I9956:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Ti3 8RD SLI-018:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GX-781 I9956:i7-7700
    • Ti3 8RD SLI-018:i7-8700K
  • Processor cores
    • GX-781 I9956:4
    • Ti3 8RD SLI-018:6
  • Processor threads
    • GX-781 I9956:8
    • Ti3 8RD SLI-018:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GX-781 I9956:4.2 GHz
    • Ti3 8RD SLI-018:4.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GX-781 I9956:3.6 GHz
    • Ti3 8RD SLI-018:3.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GX-781 I9956:8 MB
    • Ti3 8RD SLI-018:12 MB
  • Processor codename
    • GX-781 I9956:Kaby Lake
    • Ti3 8RD SLI-018:Coffee Lake

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Comparison of GX-781 I9956, Ti3 8RD SLI-018
152 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700i7-8700K
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeCoffee Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W95 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1151 (Socket H4)Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L, DDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz2666 MHz
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one1.35 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41.6 GB/s
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB2.51 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 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 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59120x3E92
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel H110 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
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)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers37
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers13
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
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers500 W850 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
Designidentical
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Placement supportedVerticalVertical
Product colourBlackBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers97128126684
Processor codeKnown for oneSR338Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2015CPCG 2015D
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers175.5 mm195 mm
DepthDiffers462.9 mm506 mm
HeightDiffers396.4 mm510 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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