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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)

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  • 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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182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueBlack, Silver
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Pixel pitchDiffers0.2265 x 0.2265 mm0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ m3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ m37th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersm3-7Y30i7-7500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1515BGA 1356
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upDiffers7 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers3.75 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
Memory6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs4 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 615Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591E0x5916
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC3246Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544995451
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZYSR2ZV
Processor package sizeDiffers20.5 X 16.5 mm42 x 24 mm
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers32 Wh56 Wh
Battery voltageDiffers7.6 V15.2 V
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.34 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.35 kg2.77 kg
WidthDiffers291.6 mm412.5 mm
DepthDiffers201.9 mm277.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.21 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.26 cm
HeightKnown for one20.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome officeUnknown — not stated by the source

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