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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware 14 R1 vs Alienware M17x (R4)

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 76identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 35.6 cm (14")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-4700MQ
    • i7-3840QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.4 GHz
    • 3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 6 MB
    • 8 MB
  • Processor socket
    • PGA946
    • PGA988
  • Processor codename
    • Haswell
    • Ivy Bridge

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Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one43.94 cm
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700MQi7-3840QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA946PGA988
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one28
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one4 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers814 GB1.03 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers64 GB32 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.1
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs22
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511770846
Processor codeDiffersSR15HSR0UT
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one9
Battery capacityKnown for one90 Wh
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for one4.26 kg
WidthDiffers335 mm410 mm
DepthDiffers258.4 mm304.3 mm
HeightKnown for one44.5 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one41 cm (16.1")
Depth (imperial)Known for one30.4 cm (12")
Height (imperial)Known for one4.45 cm (1.75")
Height (front)Known for one4.01 cm
Height (rear)Known for one4.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for onePC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo

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