Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 17R-5720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs Dell 17R SE-7720

132specifications compared
41differ
91identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- Inspiron 17R-5720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1600 x 900 pixels
- 17R SE-7720:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Inspiron 17R-5720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD+
- 17R SE-7720:Full HD
Processor family
- Inspiron 17R-5720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
- 17R SE-7720:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Inspiron 17R-5720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- 17R SE-7720:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Inspiron 17R-5720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
- 17R SE-7720:i7-3610QM
Processor cores
- Inspiron 17R-5720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
- 17R SE-7720:4
Processor threads
- Inspiron 17R-5720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4
- 17R SE-7720:8
Processor boost frequency
- Inspiron 17R-5720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
- 17R SE-7720:3.3 GHz

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Comparison of 17R-5720, 17R SE-7720
160 specifications	A Dell Inspiron 17R-5720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Model 17R-5720 View product	B Dell 17R SE-7720 View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3210M	i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket G2
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	L1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	2 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	2
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Graphics card family	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Fast Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM77 Express	Intel® HM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial software	McAfee 30d	McAfee 30d
Bundled software	Office Starter	Office Starter
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65708	64899
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0N0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	48 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	130 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.24 kg	3.03 kg
WidthDiffers	416.8 mm	423 mm
DepthDiffers	276 mm	287 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.17 cm	3.14 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.71 cm	3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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