Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop vs MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR

131specifications compared
65differ
66identical
91known for one product only

Key differences

Market positioning
- Inspiron 3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Business
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:Gaming
Display diagonal
- Inspiron 3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Inspiron 3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- Inspiron 3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Inspiron 3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:N2840
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:i7-4870HQ
Processor cores
- Inspiron 3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:4
Processor threads
- Inspiron 3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:8
Processor boost frequency
- Inspiron 3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2.58 GHz
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:3.7 GHz

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Comparison of 3451, GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR
222 specifications	A Dell Inspiron 3451 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop Model 3451 View product	B MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR View product
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.2520 x 0.2520 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	N2840	i7-4870HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.58 GHz	3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.16 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	BGA 1364
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Crystal Well
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	7.5 W	47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	0
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	mSATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA II	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	792 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0xD26
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	792 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	MaxxAudio	Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Waves	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.92 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4b
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	UK English	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82103	83504
Processor codeDiffers	SR1YJ	SR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47.36 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one	14.8 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking station headphone outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station power connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Killer Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	345 mm	320 mm
DepthDiffers	243 mm	227 mm
HeightDiffers	21.4 mm	19.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	110 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	160 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one	0.66 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	1.30 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Bronze, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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