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Dell XPS 13-L321x-mlk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Laptop vs GIGABYTE P2742G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 78identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • XPS 13-L321x-mlk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Laptop:Black, Silver
    • P2742G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • XPS 13-L321x-mlk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • P2742G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • XPS 13-L321x-mlk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • P2742G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • XPS 13-L321x-mlk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • P2742G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • XPS 13-L321x-mlk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Laptop:i5-2467M
    • P2742G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • XPS 13-L321x-mlk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Laptop:2
    • P2742G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • XPS 13-L321x-mlk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Laptop:4
    • P2742G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • XPS 13-L321x-mlk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • P2742G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3.4 GHz

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2467Mi7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1624
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHybrid-HDD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDATHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP2 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneWLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QS67 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Start-up timeKnown for one8 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5685871459
Processor codeDiffersSR0D6SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh76.96 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8.53 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.99 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers316 mm413 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm277.5 mm
Height (front)Differs6 mm1.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.8 cm4.88 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one31.5 cm (12.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one20.6 cm (8.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one6.1 mm (0.24")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one1.8 cm (0.71")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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