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Comparison Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G [A715-76G-56U7] vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-57G [A515-57G-56P2]

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Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G (A715-76G-56U7)
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Typelaptoplaptop
Screen
Screen size15.6 "15.6 "
Screen typeIPSIPS
Surface treatmentmattematte
Screen resolution1920x1080 (16:9)1920x1080 (16:9)
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Colour gamut (NTSC)45 %45 %
CPU
SeriesCore i5Core i5
Model12450H1240P
Code nameAlder Lake (12th Gen)Alder Lake (12th Gen)
Processor cores8 (4P+4E)12 (4P+8E)
Total threads1216
CPU speed1.5 GHz1.2 GHz
TurboBoost / TurboCore frequency4.4 GHz4.4 GHz
CPU TDP45 W28 W
Passmark CPU Mark17994 score(s)17240 score(s)
SuperPI 1M8.3 с
RAM
RAM16 GB16 GB
Max. RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR4DDR4
RAM speed3200 MHz3200 MHz
Slots22
Graphics card
Graphics card typededicateddedicated
Graphics card seriesNVIDIA GeForceNVIDIA GeForce
Graphics card modelRTX 2050RTX 2050
Video memory4 GB4 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU TDP50 W25 W
3DMark0640490 points
3DMark Vantage P46821 points52669 points
Storage
Drive typeSSD M.2 NVMeSSD M.2 NVMe
Drive capacity512 GB512 GB
M.2 drive interfacePCI-E 3.0PCI-E 3.0 4x
M.2 connector interfacePCI-E 4.0 4x
M.2 drive size22x80 mm22x80 mm
Additional M.2 connector1
Addittional M.2 connectors interfacePCI-E 4.0 4x
Additional M.2 drive size22x80 mm
Connections
Connection ports
HDMI
v 2.0
HDMI
v 2.1
Card reader
USB 3.2 gen133
USB C 3.2 gen21 pc
USB41
Thunderbolt interfacex1 v4x1 v4
Alternate Mode
Monitors connection22
LAN (RJ-45)1 Gbps1 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetoothv 5.1v 5.1
Multimedia
Webcam1280x720 (HD)1280x720 (HD)
Camera shutter
Speakers22
Security
fingerprint scanner
kensington / Noble lock
fingerprint scanner
kensington / Noble lock
Keyboard
Backlightwhitewhite
Key designisland typeisland type
Num block
Input devicetouchpadtouchpad
Battery
Battery capacity4471 mAh
Battery capacity50 W*h50 W*h
Battery voltage11.25 V
Operating time8 h9 h
Powered by USB-C (Power Delivery)
Fast charge
Power supply Included135 W90 W
General
Preinstalled OSDOSno OS
Materialaluminium / plasticaluminium / plastic
Dimensions (WxDxT)362x237x20 mm363x238x18 mm
Weight2.1 kg1.8 kg
Color
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Model

The specific model of the processor installed in the laptop, or rather, the processor index within its series (see above). Knowing the full name of the processor (series and model), you can find detailed information on it (up to practical reviews) and clarify its capabilities.

Processor cores

The number of cores in the laptop CPU.

The core is a part of the CPU designed to process one thread of instructions (and sometimes more, for such models, see "Number of threads"). Nowadays, in laptops you can find dual-core, quad-core, six-core, eight-core, ten-core, 12-core, 14-core CPUs. Also note that recently configurations with different types of cores as part of a single CPU are gaining popularity. Such chips are built on a hybrid architecture that combines high performance and energy-efficient cores. They operate at different clock speeds, have different amounts of pre-installed cache memory and are designed to solve different problems. In particular, such CPUs are found in Intel CPUs (from the 12th generation) and Apple.

Theoretically, more cores means higher performance, especially in parallel computing tasks or when processing multiple resource-intensive tasks at the same time. However, in practice this is true only all else being equal – that is, with a similar microarchitecture, clock frequency, cache volumes and other key parameters. Modern CPUs can vary greatly on these parameters – in itself, a greater number of cores does not mean superiority. This is especially true for dual- and quad-core chips: a mobil...e-level CPU (for example, Snapdragon, see "CPU series") with 4 cores may well be inferior in capabilities to a dual-core desktop series chip (like Core i3 or i5, which are often used in universal laptops with the "optimal" set of specifications for different tasks). When evaluating CPUs with two or four cores, it is necessary to look, first of all, at the general set of characteristics. But the presence of six, eight or more cores is almost certainly a sign of a powerful CPU. Such equipment is typical mainly for advanced gaming and professional laptops.

Total threads

The number of threads supported by the laptop processor.

A thread is a sequence of instructions executed by a processor. Initially, each processor core was designed for one such sequence, and the number of threads was equal to the number of cores. However, in modern CPUs, multithreading technologies are increasingly being used, which allow loading each core with two instruction sequences at once. Such technologies have different names for different manufacturers, but the principle of their operation is the same: during the inevitable pauses in the execution of one of the threads, the kernel does not idle, but works with a different sequence. Accordingly, the total number of threads in such processors is twice the number of cores; such a scheme of work significantly increases productivity (although, of course, it also affects the cost).

CPU speed

The clock speed of the processor installed in the laptop (for multi-core processors, the frequency of each individual core).

Theoretically, a higher clock speed has a positive effect on performance, as it allows the processor to perform more operations per unit of time. However, in fact, the capabilities of the CPU depend on a number of other characteristics — primarily on the series to which it belongs (see above). It even happens that of the two chips, the more performant in the overall result is the slower one. With this in mind, it makes sense to compare by clock frequency only processors of the same series, and ideally, also of the same generation; and the laptop as a whole should be judged by the complex characteristics of the system, as well as by the results of tests (see below).

CPU TDP

The amount of heat generated by the processor during normal operation. This parameter determines the requirements for the cooling system necessary for the normal operation of the processor, therefore it is sometimes called TDP - thermal design power, literally “thermal (cooling) system power”. Simply put, if the processor has a heat dissipation of 60 W, it needs a cooling system that can remove at least this amount of heat. Accordingly, the lower the TDP, the lower the requirements for the cooling system.

Passmark CPU Mark

The result shown by the laptop processor in the Passmark CPU Mark test.

Passmark CPU Mark is a comprehensive test that is more detailed and reliable than the popular 3DMark06 (see above). It checks not only the gaming capabilities of the CPU, but also its performance in other modes, based on which it displays the overall score; this score can be used to fairly reliably evaluate the processor as a whole (the more points, the higher the performance).

SuperPI 1M

The result shown by the laptop processor in the SuperPI 1M test.

The essence of this test is to calculate the number "pi" to the millionth decimal place. The time spent on this calculation is the final result. Accordingly, the more powerful the processor, the smaller the result will be (this SuperPI 1M is fundamentally different from many other tests).

GPU TDP

The amount of heat generated by the graphics processing unit (GPU) during normal operation. TDP is expressed in watts. It allows you to evaluate the thermal characteristics of a laptop and determine its potential for working with high graphics loads. The higher the GPU TDP value, the more power the GPU consumes, which may require a more efficient cooling system to avoid overheating and ensure stable operation of the device. Laptops with higher GPU heat dissipation are better suited for gamers or graphics and video production professionals.

3DMark06

The result shown by the laptop's graphics card in 3DMark06.

This test primarily determines how well a graphics card handles intensive workloads, in particular, with detailed 3D graphics. The test result is indicated in points; the more points, the higher the performance of the video adapter. Good 3DMark06 scores are especially important for gaming laptops and advanced workstations. However, it is difficult to call them reliable, since measurements are made on video cards with different TDPs and an overall average score is given. Thus, your laptop can have either more or less than the specified result - it all depends on the TDP of the installed video card.
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