Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 3521 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs MSI GX60 1AC-037NL

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 40identical
  • 103known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 3521 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GX60 1AC-037NL:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Inspiron 3521 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:HD
    • GX60 1AC-037NL:Full HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Inspiron 3521 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel
    • GX60 1AC-037NL:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 3521 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GX60 1AC-037NL:AMD A10
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 3521 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • GX60 1AC-037NL:A10-4600M
  • Processor cores
    • Inspiron 3521 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2
    • GX60 1AC-037NL:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 3521 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • GX60 1AC-037NL:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 3521 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • GX60 1AC-037NL:2.3 GHz

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173 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317UA10-4600M
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one3 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket FS1r2
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneIvy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one17 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one17Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 x 2 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MMC+, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 7670MUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000AMD Radeon HD 7660G
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one350 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1050 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN, WLAN
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 8
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one65707Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one31.0 x 24.0 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.35 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm278 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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