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Dell Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs MSI Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 115identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Brown
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:25
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26
  • Internal memory
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:6 GB
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:8 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2 x 4 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Inspiron 3420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:DVD±RW
    • Classic CR41-i587 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:DVD Super Multi

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Comparison of 3420, CR41-i587
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Brown
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2526
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio 3SRS
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1 MP1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM75 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee SecurityCenterUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570872056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm349.7 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm234.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.47 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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