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Dell 14z (l412z) vs Dell Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 101identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 14z (l412z):Silver
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 14z (l412z):35.6 cm (14")
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • 14z (l412z):Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 14z (l412z):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • 14z (l412z):i5-2450M
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:i3-2328M
  • Processor frequency
    • 14z (l412z):2.5 GHz
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • 14z (l412z):Smart Cache
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:L3
  • Processor operating modes
    • 14z (l412z):64-bit
    • Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of 14z (l412z), 2520
176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one35.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi3-2328M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePGA988
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2522
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP1 MP
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 7 Home PremiumLinux
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345270927
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0TC
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers58 Wh48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.98 kg2.36 kg
WidthDiffers335 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.45 cm
Width (imperial)Differs35.3 cm (13.9")37.6 cm (14.8")
Depth (imperial)Differs23.4 cm (9.21")25.9 cm (10.2")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.45 cm (1.36")
HeightKnown for one23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one2.29 cm (0.9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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