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Alienware M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs Alienware M17xR3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 53identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • M17xR3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • M17xR3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
    • M17xR3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz
    • M17xR3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
    • M17xR3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.5 GT/s
    • M17xR3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:5 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:45 nm
    • M17xR3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • M15x-216CSB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Clarksfield
    • M17xR3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of M15x-216CSB, M17xR3
147 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi7-2630QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersB1D2
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1220
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.5 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312252219
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Other featuresidentical
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one377.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one317.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one48.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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