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Dell 17R Special Edition vs Dell Precision M4600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM Laptop

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 81identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Housing material
    • 17R Special Edition:Aluminium
    • Precision M4600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM Laptop:Aluminium, Magnesium
  • Display diagonal
    • 17R Special Edition:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Precision M4600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 17R Special Edition:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Precision M4600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 17R Special Edition:HD+
    • Precision M4600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • 17R Special Edition:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Precision M4600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 17R Special Edition:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Precision M4600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 17R Special Edition:i5-3210M
    • Precision M4600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM Laptop:i7-2720QM
  • Processor cores
    • 17R Special Edition:2
    • Precision M4600 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2720QM Laptop:4

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Comparison of 17R Special Edition, M4600
177 specifications
Design1 differ
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumAluminium, Magnesium
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-2720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2522
Memory4 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs12
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SDHC, SDXC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNVIDIA® Quadro® 1000M
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWiMAX
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish, Italian
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570850067
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR00W
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.28 kg2.79 kg
WidthDiffers416.8 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers276 mm256 mm
Height (front)Differs3.19 cm3.27 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.74 cm3.68 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCECP, CEC, EC, WEEE, GS

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