Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell XPS 13-0318 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop vs MSI S30 0M-034FR

120specifications compared
41differ
79identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- XPS 13-0318 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:Aluminium
- S30 0M-034FR:White
Processor family
- XPS 13-0318 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- S30 0M-034FR:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- XPS 13-0318 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- S30 0M-034FR:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- XPS 13-0318 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:i7-2637M
- S30 0M-034FR:i3-3227U
Processor frequency
- XPS 13-0318 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:1.7 GHz
- S30 0M-034FR:1.9 GHz
Processor cache
- XPS 13-0318 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:4 MB
- S30 0M-034FR:3 MB
Processor cache type
- XPS 13-0318 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:L3
- S30 0M-034FR:Smart Cache
Processor lithography
- XPS 13-0318 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop:32 nm
- S30 0M-034FR:22 nm

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Comparison of 13-0318, S30 0M-034FR
157 specifications	A Dell XPS 13-0318 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M Laptop Model 13-0318 View product	B MSI S30 0M-034FR View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Aluminium	White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium, Carbon fibre, Magnesium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	33.8 cm (13.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2637M	i3-3227U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	1.9 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
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 speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	MaxxAudio	THX
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	1.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	3.0+HS	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
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 outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel QS67 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 8
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
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 version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	54618	72057
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0XF
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	47 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	9 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.36 kg	1.5 kg
WidthDiffers	316 mm	324 mm
DepthDiffers	205 mm	227 mm
Height (front)Known for one	6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes

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