Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 15 R vs Dell 15R Touch

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 119identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • 15 R:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 15R Touch:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 15 R:i7-3537U
    • 15R Touch:i7-4500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 15 R:3.1 GHz
    • 15R Touch:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 15 R:2 GHz
    • 15R Touch:1.8 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • 15 R:BGA 1023
    • 15R Touch:BGA 1168
  • Processor codename
    • 15 R:Ivy Bridge
    • 15R Touch:Haswell
  • Bus type
    • 15 R:DMI
    • 15R Touch:DMI2
  • Stepping
    • 15 R:L1
    • 15R Touch:C0

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Comparison of 15 R, 15R Touch
172 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537Ui7-4500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x82x4
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 8850M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8.1 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft OfficeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205475460
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR16Z
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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