Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs Dell Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 93identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • HD type
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Not supported
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:HD
  • Processor family
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:i3-2370M
  • Processor frequency
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:BGA 1023
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:22 nm
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Vostro 3560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Ivy Bridge
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Sandy Bridge

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174 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersNot supportedHD
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi3-2370M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2524
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 7670M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD, Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDMaxxAudio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Network4 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570853442
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WeightDiffers2.57 kg2.74 kg
WidthDiffers375 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm252 mm
Height (front)Differs2.88 cm3 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.25 cm3.41 cm
Width (imperial)Differs37.5 cm (14.8")37.8 cm (14.9")
Depth (imperial)Differs25.9 cm (10.2")25.2 cm (9.92")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs2.9 cm (1.14")3 cm (1.18")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs3.25 cm (1.28")3.4 cm (1.34")
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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