Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 3179 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Dell Inspiron 7779 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

163specifications compared
42differ
121identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Inspiron 3179 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Blue
- Inspiron 7779 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- Inspiron 3179 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
- Inspiron 7779 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Inspiron 3179 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
- Inspiron 7779 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Inspiron 3179 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):HD
- Inspiron 7779 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
Pixel pitch
- Inspiron 3179 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
- Inspiron 7779 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
Processor family
- Inspiron 3179 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m3
- Inspiron 7779 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Inspiron 3179 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):7th gen Intel® Core™ m3
- Inspiron 7779 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Inspiron 3179 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):m3-7Y30
- Inspiron 7779 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-7500U

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Comparison of 3179, 7779
182 specifications	A Dell Inspiron 3179 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 3179 View product	B Dell Inspiron 7779 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 7779 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue	Black, Silver
Form factor	Convertible (Folder)	Convertible (Folder)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.2265 x 0.2265 mm	0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
Dual-screen	No	No
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ m3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ m3	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	m3-7Y30	i7-7500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1515	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	H0	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upDiffers	7 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	3.75 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers	0.6 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	12 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs	4 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA III	SATA III
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 615	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x591E	0x5916
Audioidentical
Audio system	MaxxAudio Pro	MaxxAudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturer	Waves	Waves
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC3246	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.92 MP	0.92 MP
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	1.4a	1.4a
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
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® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95449	95451
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZY	SR2ZV
Processor package sizeDiffers	20.5 X 16.5 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	4
Battery capacityDiffers	32 Wh	56 Wh
Battery voltageDiffers	7.6 V	15.2 V
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.34 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Noble	Noble
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95%	0 - 95%
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m	-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shock	110 G	110 G
Non-operating shock	160 G	160 G
Operating vibration	0.66 G	0.66 G
Non-operating vibration	1.3 G	1.3 G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.35 kg	2.77 kg
WidthDiffers	291.6 mm	412.5 mm
DepthDiffers	201.9 mm	277.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.21 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.26 cm
HeightKnown for one	20.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office	Unknown — not stated by the source

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