Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 (3520) vs Dell XPS n08b1413 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U

135specifications compared
33differ
102identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 15 (3520):Black
- XPS n08b1413 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Silver
Display diagonal
- 15 (3520):39.6 cm (15.6")
- XPS n08b1413 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- 15 (3520):Intel® Core™ i5
- XPS n08b1413 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- 15 (3520):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- XPS n08b1413 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- 15 (3520):i5-3210M
- XPS n08b1413 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
Processor boost frequency
- 15 (3520):3.1 GHz
- XPS n08b1413 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
Processor frequency
- 15 (3520):2.5 GHz
- XPS n08b1413 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
Processor cache
- 15 (3520):3 MB
- XPS n08b1413 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB

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Comparison of 15 (3520), n08b1413
163 specifications	A Dell 15 (3520)View product	B Dell XPS n08b1413 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Model n08b1413 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3210M	i7-3517U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	19
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	6 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-RW
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MaxxAudio
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JBL
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Network4 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM75 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65708	65714
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N0	SR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	48 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightKnown for one	2.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	376 mm	352.8 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	247.4 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.15 cm	3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.45 cm	3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP

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