Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 (n5050) vs Dell 15R SE

151specifications compared
55differ
96identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 15 (n5050):Black, Red
- 15R SE:Black, Silver
Display resolution
- 15 (n5050):1366 x 768 pixels
- 15R SE:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- 15 (n5050):Intel® Core™ i3
- 15R SE:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- 15 (n5050):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- 15R SE:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- 15 (n5050):i3-2330M
- 15R SE:i7-3612QM
Processor cores
- 15 (n5050):2
- 15R SE:4
Processor threads
- 15 (n5050):4
- 15R SE:8
Processor frequency
- 15 (n5050):2.2 GHz
- 15R SE:2.1 GHz

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Comparison of 15 (n5050), 15R SE
170 specifications	A Dell 15 (n5050)View product	B Dell 15R SE View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black, Silver
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2330M	i7-3612QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
SteppingDiffers	J1	E1
TjunctionDiffers	85C ; 100C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	21
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 7730M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD, Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MaxxAudio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1, 2
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM67 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53434	64901
Processor codeDiffers	SR04J	SR0MR
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	2200 mAh	48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WeightDiffers	2.37 kg	2.77 kg
WidthDiffers	376 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	252 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.15 cm	3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.45 cm	3.41 cm
Width (imperial)Differs	37.6 cm (14.8")	37.8 cm (14.9")
Depth (imperial)Differs	26 cm (10.2")	25.2 cm (9.92")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs	3.15 cm (1.24")	3.02 cm (1.19")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs	3.45 cm (1.36")	3.4 cm (1.34")

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