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Dell Vostro 3550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 92identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Vostro 3550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor family
    • Vostro 3550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Vostro 3550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Vostro 3550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
    • ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor frequency
    • Vostro 3550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Vostro 3550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:BGA 1023
    • ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Vostro 3550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:21
    • ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:25
  • Internal memory
    • Vostro 3550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2 GB
    • ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:4 GB

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173 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2125
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system architectureDiffers64-bit32-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222052229
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR048
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 2438 m
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.47 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers375.4 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers260.2 mm206.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.04 cm1.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.48 cm3.46 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM67 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneEPEATUnknown — not stated by the source

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