Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Vostro 3555 AMD E E2-3000M vs Lenovo L520 + Mini Dock

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 44identical
  • 101known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vostro 3555 AMD E E2-3000M:Silver
    • L520 + Mini Dock:Black
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Vostro 3555 AMD E E2-3000M:AMD
    • L520 + Mini Dock:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Vostro 3555 AMD E E2-3000M:AMD E
    • L520 + Mini Dock:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Vostro 3555 AMD E E2-3000M:E2-3000M
    • L520 + Mini Dock:i3-2350M
  • Processor frequency
    • Vostro 3555 AMD E E2-3000M:1.8 GHz
    • L520 + Mini Dock:2.3 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Vostro 3555 AMD E E2-3000M:4 GB
    • L520 + Mini Dock:8 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Vostro 3555 AMD E E2-3000M:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
    • L520 + Mini Dock:DVD-RW
  • Graphics card family
    • Vostro 3555 AMD E E2-3000M:AMD
    • L520 + Mini Dock:Intel

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Comparison of 3555, L520 + Mini Dock
167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD EIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersE2-3000Mi3-2350M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6380GIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
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 ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A70MIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadNoNo
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53438
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0DN
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2600 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor, User
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers375.4 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers260.2 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs3.04 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.48 cm3.6 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 cm (15")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.7 cm (9.72")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm (1.26")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.61 cm (1.42")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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