Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 5557 vs MSI GT73VR 6RE-014TW Titan

139specifications compared
52differ
87identical
59known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 15 5557:Black, Silver
- GT73VR 6RE-014TW Titan:Black
Display diagonal
- 15 5557:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GT73VR 6RE-014TW Titan:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor family
- 15 5557:Intel® Core™ i5
- GT73VR 6RE-014TW Titan:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- 15 5557:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GT73VR 6RE-014TW Titan:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- 15 5557:i5-6200U
- GT73VR 6RE-014TW Titan:i7-6820HK
Processor cores
- 15 5557:2
- GT73VR 6RE-014TW Titan:4
Processor threads
- 15 5557:4
- GT73VR 6RE-014TW Titan:8
Processor boost frequency
- 15 5557:2.8 GHz
- GT73VR 6RE-014TW Titan:3.6 GHz

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Comparison of 15 5557, GT73VR 6RE-014TW Titan
198 specifications	A Dell 15 5557 View product	B MSI GT73VR 6RE-014TW Titan View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6200U	i7-6820HK
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	8 MB
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-6200 series	Intel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI3
SteppingDiffers	D1	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	64 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 930M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x191B
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Waves	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	6 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.92 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	5
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4a	1.4
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system languageKnown for one	Simplified Chinese	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88193	88969
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EY	SR2FL
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	8
Battery capacityDiffers	44 Wh	75.2 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	7.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	230 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.34 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	110 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	160 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one	0.66 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	1.3 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.17 kg	4.14 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	287 mm
HeightKnown for one	21.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel CM236

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