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Dell 12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation vs Dell 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 102identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • 12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:Convertible (Ferris Wheel)
    • 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • 12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:31.8 cm (12.5")
    • 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • 12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • 12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:Yes
    • 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:No
  • Processor model
    • 12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:i7-3537U
    • 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:i7-3632QM
  • Processor cores
    • 12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:2
    • 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:4
  • Processor threads
    • 12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:4
    • 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:3.1 GHz
    • 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:3.2 GHz

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Comparison of 12 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation, 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Ferris Wheel)Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, Carbon fibre, MagnesiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537Ui7-3632QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2022
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 1024 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QS77 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDutch
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft OfficeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAdobe Reader X Skype Internet Explorer My Dell Support applicationUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205471458
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0XGUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.52 kg2.23 kg
WidthDiffers317 mm345.5 mm
DepthDiffers215 mm244 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs2 cm3.01 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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