Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 (L502x) vs Dell Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M

148specifications compared
49differ
99identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 15 (L502x):Intel® Core™ i7
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- 15 (L502x):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- 15 (L502x):i7-2670QM
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:i3-2328M
Processor cores
- 15 (L502x):4
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2
Processor threads
- 15 (L502x):8
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:4
Processor cache
- 15 (L502x):6 MB
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- 15 (L502x):Smart Cache
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:L3
Processor socket
- 15 (L502x):BGA 1224
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:PGA988

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Comparison of 15 (L502x), 2520
172 specifications	A Dell 15 (L502x)View product	B Dell Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Model 2520 View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	39.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2670QM	i3-2328M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1224	PGA988
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffers	D2	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	JBL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers	4 W	2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	2 MP	1 MP
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers	3.0+HS	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM67 Express	Intel® HM75 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Linux
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53470	70927
Processor codeDiffers	SR02S	SR0TC
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	2600 mAh	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	5.23 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.36 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	376 mm
DepthDiffers	265.4 mm	260 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.22 cm	3.15 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.82 cm	3.45 cm
Width (imperial)Differs	38.1 cm (15")	37.6 cm (14.8")
Depth (imperial)Differs	26.4 cm (10.4")	25.9 cm (10.2")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs	3.3 cm (1.3")	3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs	3.81 cm (1.5")	3.45 cm (1.36")
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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