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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Vostro 2521 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop vs MSI GT60 0NE-415AU

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 91identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 38.1 cm (15")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-3227U
    • i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8

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183 specifications
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Dell

Vostro 2521 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop

Model 2521

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MSI

GT60 0NE-415AUView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-3227Ui7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1924
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVD
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows 8 Pro
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205771459
Processor codeDiffersSR0XFSR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one48 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm267 mm
HeightDiffers25.4 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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