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Dell 17 (3721) vs Dell Inspiron 3721-9895 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 141identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 17 (3721):Intel® Core™ i7
    • Inspiron 3721-9895 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 17 (3721):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Inspiron 3721-9895 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 17 (3721):i7-3537U
    • Inspiron 3721-9895 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:i5-3337U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 17 (3721):3.1 GHz
    • Inspiron 3721-9895 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 17 (3721):2 GHz
    • Inspiron 3721-9895 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 17 (3721):4 MB
    • Inspiron 3721-9895 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:3 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • 17 (3721):1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • Inspiron 3721-9895 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 17 (3721):20
    • Inspiron 3721-9895 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:18

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161 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHD+HD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightness200 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537Ui5-3337U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2018
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8730MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemWaves MaxxAudio 4Waves MaxxAudio 4
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1 MP1 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.4a1.4a
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8 ProWindows 8 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205472055
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR0XL
Processor package size31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.74 kg2.74 kg
Width412 mm412 mm
Depth270 mm270 mm
Height (front)2.83 cm2.83 cm
Height (rear)3.56 cm3.56 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes

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