Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron M501R AMD V V160

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 42identical
  • 122known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Inspiron M501R AMD V V160:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Inspiron M501R AMD V V160:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel
    • Inspiron M501R AMD V V160:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Inspiron M501R AMD V V160:AMD V
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • Inspiron M501R AMD V V160:V160
  • Processor cores
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:2
    • Inspiron M501R AMD V V160:1
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • Inspiron M501R AMD V V160:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Inspiron 3721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
    • Inspiron M501R AMD V V160:0.512 MB

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199 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one300:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.252 x 0.252 mm
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.642 cm
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7AMD V
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517UV160
Processor coresDiffers21
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket S1
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneIvy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one17 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one19Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB250 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB250 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8750MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 4000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000AMD Radeon HD 4250
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one350 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1150 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio 4SRS
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressAMD M880G
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI 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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one65714Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N6Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one31.0 x 24.0 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.74 kg2.65 kg
WidthDiffers412 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers270 mm262 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm3.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.56 cm3.4 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 cm (14.8")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.2 cm (10.3")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm (1.25")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm (1.34")
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °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 source110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 G

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