Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 R vs Dell 15R (7520)

Add a product
  • 150specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 117identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 15 R:Grey
    • 15R (7520):Black
  • Touchscreen
    • 15 R:Yes
    • 15R (7520):No
  • Processor model
    • 15 R:i7-3537U
    • 15R (7520):i7-3632QM
  • Processor cores
    • 15 R:2
    • 15R (7520):4
  • Processor threads
    • 15 R:4
    • 15R (7520):8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 15 R:3.1 GHz
    • 15R (7520):3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 15 R:2 GHz
    • 15R (7520):2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 15 R:4 MB
    • 15R (7520):6 MB

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of 15 R, 15R (7520)
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537Ui7-3632QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2022
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 7730M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudio 4Waves MaxxAudio 4
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneWavesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft OfficeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205471458
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0XGUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers65 Wh48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.32 kg2.77 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm252 mm
Height (front)Differs2.49 cm3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.13 cm3.41 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons