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Dell 15R (7520) vs MSI GT70 2OD-679UK Dragon Edition 2

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 91identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 15R (7520):Black
    • GT70 2OD-679UK Dragon Edition 2:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • 15R (7520):39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2OD-679UK Dragon Edition 2:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 15R (7520):1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 2OD-679UK Dragon Edition 2:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • 15R (7520):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT70 2OD-679UK Dragon Edition 2:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 15R (7520):i7-3632QM
    • GT70 2OD-679UK Dragon Edition 2:i7-4930MX
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 15R (7520):3.2 GHz
    • GT70 2OD-679UK Dragon Edition 2:3.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 15R (7520):2.2 GHz
    • GT70 2OD-679UK Dragon Edition 2:3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 15R (7520):6 MB
    • GT70 2OD-679UK Dragon Edition 2:8 MB

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187 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3632QMi7-4930MX
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 1224PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Extreme Edition Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W57 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one22Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.38 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7730MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio 4Sound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145875133
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR15M
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.77 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers252 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.03 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.41 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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