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Dell Inspiron 14-3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 5542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 107identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 14-3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Inspiron 5542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Pixel pitch
    • Inspiron 14-3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:0.2520 x 0.2520 mm
    • Inspiron 5542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:0.252 x 0.252 mm
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 14-3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
    • Inspiron 5542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 14-3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:N2840
    • Inspiron 5542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:i3-4005U
  • Processor threads
    • Inspiron 14-3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2
    • Inspiron 5542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 14-3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2.16 GHz
    • Inspiron 5542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Inspiron 14-3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:1 MB
    • Inspiron 5542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Inspiron 14-3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:L2
    • Inspiron 5542 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Smart Cache

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Comparison of 14-3451, 5542
197 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Pixel pitchDiffers0.2520 x 0.2520 mm0.252 x 0.252 mm
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersN2840i3-4005U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1168
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for MobileIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers410
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x44x1, 1x4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.58 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC0Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers311 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs792 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0xA16
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one792 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneItalianUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSpanish
Trial softwareDiffersMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Office, McAfee Security Center
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8210375105
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1YJUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one14.80 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.34 A
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Non-operating vibrationDiffers1.30 G1.3 G
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Bronze, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers345 mm380.4 mm
DepthDiffers243 mm259 mm
WeightKnown for one1.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one21.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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