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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware AM18X-8636BK vs Alienware M18x

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 116identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Red
  • Processor model
    • i7-2670QM
    • i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.1 GHz
    • 2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.2 GHz
    • 2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1224
    • Socket 988
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 22
    • 20
  • Total storage capacity
    • 750 GB
    • 1 TB
  • Optical drive type
    • DVD Super Multi DL
    • Blu-Ray DVD Combo

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Form factorKnown for oneClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-2630QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2220
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD, Intel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 6990M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one2
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one82
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347052219
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes

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