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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Vostro 3550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT680R-092NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 86identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-2310M
    • i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.1 GHz
    • 2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 6 MB

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149 specifications
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Dell

Vostro 3550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop

Model 3550

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MSI

Gaming GT680R-092NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model GT680R-092NE

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Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2120
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs10
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB1.5 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RW
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDynaudio + THX
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Ultimate
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222052219
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.47 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers375.4 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers260.2 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs3.04 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.48 cm4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM67 Express
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneEPEAT
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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