Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell XPS 12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron n4010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop

132specifications compared
69differ
63identical
66known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- XPS 12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U Laptop:Black, Silver
- Inspiron n4010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Black
Form factor
- XPS 12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U Laptop:Convertible (Ferris Wheel)
- Inspiron n4010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- XPS 12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U Laptop:31.8 cm (12.5")
- Inspiron n4010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- XPS 12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Inspiron n4010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- XPS 12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U Laptop:Yes
- Inspiron n4010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:No
HD type
- XPS 12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U Laptop:Full HD
- Inspiron n4010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:HD
Processor generation
- XPS 12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Inspiron n4010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- XPS 12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U Laptop:i5-3427U
- Inspiron n4010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:i5-460M

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Comparison of 12, n4010
198 specifications	A Dell XPS 12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U Laptop Model 12 View product	B Dell Inspiron n4010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop Model n4010 View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Ferris Wheel)	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium, Magnesium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	31.75 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3427U	i5-460M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	2.8 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	mSATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 550v
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	ATI, Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Realtek ALC3260	SRS
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 1024 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD, DVD
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® QS77 Express	Intel® HM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	No	No
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64903	50179
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N7	SLC22
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	47 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	90 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.52 kg	2.25 kg
WidthDiffers	317 mm	343 mm
DepthDiffers	215 mm	246 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.5 cm	3.05 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2 cm	3.38 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	31.7 cm (12.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	21.5 cm (8.46")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	1.5 cm (0.59")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	2.01 cm (0.79")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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