Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M vs Dell E5530 + Port replicator

130specifications compared
46differ
84identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:Black, Silver
- E5530 + Port replicator:Black
Processor family
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:Intel® Core™ i3
- E5530 + Port replicator:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- E5530 + Port replicator:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:i3-2328M
- E5530 + Port replicator:i5-3210M
Processor frequency
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2.2 GHz
- E5530 + Port replicator:2.5 GHz
Processor cache type
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:L3
- E5530 + Port replicator:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:PGA988
- E5530 + Port replicator:BGA 1023
Processor lithography
- Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:32 nm
- E5530 + Port replicator:22 nm

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Comparison of 2520, E5530 + Port replicator
171 specifications	A Dell Vostro 2520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Model 2520 View product	B Dell E5530 + Port replicator View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2328M	i5-3210M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
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	22	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	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 IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM75 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features8 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 lithographyDiffers	32 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 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	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	70927	65708
Processor codeDiffers	SR0TC	SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	60 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.36 kg	2.38 kg
WidthDiffers	376 mm	388 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	251 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.15 cm	3.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.45 cm	3.32 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	37.6 cm (14.8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	25.9 cm (10.2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	3.15 cm (1.24")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	3.45 cm (1.36")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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