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ASUS K55VM-SX078D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM vs Dell E6420 ATG

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 78identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55VM-SX078D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Black, Brown
    • E6420 ATG:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K55VM-SX078D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • E6420 ATG:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • K55VM-SX078D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • E6420 ATG:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K55VM-SX078D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • E6420 ATG:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K55VM-SX078D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
    • E6420 ATG:i5-2520M
  • Processor cores
    • K55VM-SX078D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
    • E6420 ATG:2
  • Processor threads
    • K55VM-SX078D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
    • E6420 ATG:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K55VM-SX078D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
    • E6420 ATG:3.2 GHz

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Comparison of K55VM-SX078D, E6420 ATG
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BrownBlack
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3610QMi5-2520M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket G2Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2325
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB250 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteHD
Built-in microphoneDiffersYesNo
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489952229
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR048
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh60 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm357 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm246 mm
Height (front)Differs2.55 cm2.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.19 cm3.77 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35.7 cm (14.1")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.6 cm (9.7")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm (1.14")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm (1.48")
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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