Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 17 (3721) + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation vs Dell 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation

150specifications compared
38differ
112identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 17 (3721) + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:Black
- 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- 17 (3721) + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:43.9 cm (17.3")
- 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- 17 (3721) + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:1600 x 900 pixels
- 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor model
- 17 (3721) + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:i7-3537U
- 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:i7-3632QM
Processor cores
- 17 (3721) + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:2
- 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:4
Processor threads
- 17 (3721) + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:4
- 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:8
Processor boost frequency
- 17 (3721) + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:3.1 GHz
- 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:3.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- 17 (3721) + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:2 GHz
- 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of 17 (3721) + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation, 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation
177 specifications	A Dell 17 (3721) + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation View product	B Dell 3460 + SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dockingstation View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3537U	i7-3632QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 1224
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
SteppingKnown for one	L1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	22
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 8730M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Waves MaxxAudio 4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
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	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dutch
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72054	71458
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0XG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	3000 mAh	48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.74 kg	2.23 kg
WidthDiffers	412 mm	345.5 mm
DepthDiffers	270 mm	244 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.83 cm	2.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.56 cm	3.01 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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