Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware M11x R3 vs Alienware M17x (R4)

150specifications compared
62differ
88identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- M11x R3:29.5 cm (11.6")
- M17x (R4):43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- M11x R3:1366 x 768 pixels
- M17x (R4):1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- M11x R3:HD
- M17x (R4):Full HD
Processor family
- M11x R3:Intel® Core™ i5
- M17x (R4):Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- M11x R3:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- M17x (R4):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- M11x R3:i5-2537M
- M17x (R4):i7-3840QM
Processor cores
- M11x R3:2
- M17x (R4):4
Processor threads
- M11x R3:4
- M17x (R4):8

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Comparison of M11x R3, M17x (R4)
192 specifications	A Alienware M11x R3 View product	B Alienware M17x (R4)View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.255 x 0.255 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43.94 cm
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2537M	i7-3840QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	8 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-3800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
SteppingDiffers	J1	E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 C	105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	14	28
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	1.03 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	2
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	mSATA
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.002 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1600 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	2
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® QM67 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	54619	70846
Processor codeDiffers	SR03W	SR0UT
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	9
Battery capacityDiffers	63 Wh	90 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one	14.8 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.62 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10688 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	110 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	160 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	4.26 kg
WidthDiffers	285.7 mm	410 mm
DepthDiffers	233.3 mm	304.3 mm
HeightDiffers	32.7 mm	44.5 mm
Width (imperial)Differs	28.6 cm (11.2")	41 cm (16.1")
Depth (imperial)Differs	23.3 cm (9.19")	30.4 cm (12")
Height (imperial)Differs	3.28 cm (1.29")	4.45 cm (1.75")
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Power supply typeDiffers	AC/DC	PC

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