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Dell 3550-4932 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs Dell Precision 4800-6431 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4810MQ Mobile workstation

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 74identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • 3550-4932 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Laptop
    • Precision 4800-6431 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4810MQ Mobile workstation:Mobile workstation
  • Product colour
    • 3550-4932 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Black
    • Precision 4800-6431 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4810MQ Mobile workstation:Black, Brown
  • Processor generation
    • 3550-4932 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Precision 4800-6431 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4810MQ Mobile workstation:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 3550-4932 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
    • Precision 4800-6431 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4810MQ Mobile workstation:i7-4810MQ
  • Processor cores
    • 3550-4932 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2
    • Precision 4800-6431 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4810MQ Mobile workstation:4
  • Processor threads
    • 3550-4932 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4
    • Precision 4800-6431 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4810MQ Mobile workstation:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3550-4932 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:3 GHz
    • Precision 4800-6431 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4810MQ Mobile workstation:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 3550-4932 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
    • Precision 4800-6431 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4810MQ Mobile workstation:2.8 GHz

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196 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Brown
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Magnesium
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-4810MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1168Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneF0Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MMC+, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® K1100M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMaxxAudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
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 rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521478937
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video 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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response 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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR23WUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityDiffers58 Wh97 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1 V
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V90 - 264 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.23 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source163 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 G
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCECP, CEC, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.88 kg
WidthDiffers380.4 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers258.9 mm256 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.62 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.99 cm
HeightKnown for one22.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneSmall BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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