Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 3437 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop

171specifications compared
29differ
142identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Inspiron 3437 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:i3-4010U
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:i3-4005U
Bus type
- Inspiron 3437 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:DMI2
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:DMI
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- Inspiron 3437 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:12
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:10
PCI Express configurations
- Inspiron 3437 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:2x4, 4x1
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4x1, 1x4
Internal memory type
- Inspiron 3437 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:DDR3-SDRAM
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:DDR3L-SDRAM
Optical drive type
- Inspiron 3437 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:DVD Super Multi
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:No
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
- Inspiron 3437 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:1000 MHz
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version
- Inspiron 3437 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:11.2/12
- Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:12

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Comparison of 3437, 5442
192 specifications	A Dell Inspiron 3437 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop Model 3437 View product	B Dell Inspiron 5442 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop Model 5442 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Pixel pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-4010U	i3-4005U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequency	1.7 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	4x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	12
On-board graphics card ID	0xA16	0xA16
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 320M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	MaxxAudio 4	MaxxAudio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturer	Waves	Waves
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
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
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsDiffers	4	2
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	4	2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Linux
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware Version	9.5	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	1.00	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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75107	75105
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UART	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	SSSR16Q	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	58 Wh
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 voltage	19.5 V	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 65 °C	-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 90%	0 - 92%
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 certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.98 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	346 mm	342 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	246 mm
HeightDiffers	25.4 mm	22.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment tagging	Home office	Home office
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM76 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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