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Dell Inspiron 3531 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop vs Samsung ATIV NP540U4E-K04US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 81identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 3531 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K04US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Touchscreen
    • Inspiron 3531 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:No
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K04US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Yes
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 3531 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K04US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 3531 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:N2830
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K04US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor threads
    • Inspiron 3531 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:2
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K04US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 3531 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:2.16 GHz
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K04US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Inspiron 3531 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:1 MB
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K04US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Inspiron 3531 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:L2
    • ATIV NP540U4E-K04US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Smart Cache

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195 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.252 x 0.252 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersN2830i3-3217U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.41 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1023
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W17 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers416
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Memory4 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs4 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), SD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers313 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one750 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs750 MHz1050 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudioHD
Speakers manufacturerDiffersWavesJBL
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8
Processor special features18 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8107165697
Processor codeDiffersSR1W4SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm31 x 24 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers40 Wh57 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.34 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.20 - 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 one1.30 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.15 kg1.95 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm338 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers25.3 mm20.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome officeUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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