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Dell 15 (3521) vs Dell 3360 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 83identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 15 (3521):Black
    • 3360 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 15 (3521):39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 3360 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • 15 (3521):Intel® Pentium®
    • 3360 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 15 (3521):2117U
    • 3360 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:i7-3537U
  • Processor threads
    • 15 (3521):2
    • 3360 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 15 (3521):1.8 GHz
    • 3360 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 15 (3521):2 MB
    • 3360 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:4 MB
  • Stepping
    • 15 (3521):P0
    • 3360 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:L1

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Comparison of 15 (3521), 3360 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation
183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers2117Ui7-3537U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersP0L1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1820
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB532 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio 4HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSPA
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
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 one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146972054
Processor codeDiffersSR0VQSR0XG
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.25 kg1.67 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm332 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm232.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.49 cm1.86 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.53 cm1.92 cm
Other featuresidentical
QuantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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