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Dell Precision 3490 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Mobile workstation vs Dell Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 33identical
  • 158known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Precision 3490 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Mobile workstation:Mobile workstation
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Precision 3490 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Mobile workstation:Grey
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Precision 3490 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Mobile workstation:35.6 cm (14")
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Panel type
    • Precision 3490 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Mobile workstation:IPS
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:TN
  • Display brightness
    • Precision 3490 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Mobile workstation:250 cd/m²
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:220 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • Precision 3490 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Mobile workstation:Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Precision 3490 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Mobile workstation:155H
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • Precision 3490 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Mobile workstation:16
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4

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229 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersMobile workstationLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeDiffersIPSTN
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessDiffers250 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel densityKnown for one157 ppiUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one45%Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one35.56 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
RGB colour spaceKnown for oneNTSCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one600:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers155Hi7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers164
Processor threadsDiffers228
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.8 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers24 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKaby Lake R
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance coresKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one2.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one1.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one0.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum turbo powerKnown for one115 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor base powerKnown for one28 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR5-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory data transfer rateKnown for one5600 MT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI Express 4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA RTX 500 AdaAMD Radeon R5 M420
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel Arc GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x5917
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR6Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemMaxxAudio ProMaxxAudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerWavesWaves
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera3 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2.07 MP0.92 MP
Front camera HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Front camera resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Privacy cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Privacy typeKnown for onePrivacy shutterUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers2.11.4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerShareKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 ProWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122589
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 Wh
Battery voltageDiffers11.4 V14.8 V
Battery recharge timeKnown for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersWedgeKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Smart card readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 65 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating altitude-15.2 - 3048 m-15.2 - 3048 m
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one110 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one160 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one0.66 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one1.3 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers321.4 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers212 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.6 mm
WeightKnown for one1.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one1.91 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Known for oneIntel AI BoostUnknown — not stated by the source
Sparsity supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows Studio effects supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AI software frameworks supported by NPUKnown for oneDirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, Windows MLUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoCUnknown — not stated by the source
Carbon footprintidentical
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, energy usage (kg of CO2e)Known for one23Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one76Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one81Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one104Unknown — not stated by the source

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