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

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  • 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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171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2328Mi5-3210M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2225
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM75 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7092765708
Processor codeDiffersSR0TCSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh60 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.36 kg2.38 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm388 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm251 mm
Height (front)Differs3.15 cm3.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.45 cm3.32 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one37.6 cm (14.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one25.9 cm (10.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one3.15 cm (1.24")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.45 cm (1.36")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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