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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 5421 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 7437 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 112identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Touchscreen
    • No
    • Yes
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-4500U
    • i5-4200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 3 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • 2x4
    • 1x4, 2x4

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Dell

Inspiron 5421 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop

Model 5421

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Inspiron 7437 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

Model 7437

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Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui5-4200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB532 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one32 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version1212
On-board graphics card ID0xA160xA16
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudio 4MaxxAudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1 MP0.92 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectors44
Number of SATA III connectors44
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4a
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware Version9.59.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546075459
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR170
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers65 Wh58 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.31 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for one110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for one160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for one0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one1.3 G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.02 kg
WidthDiffers346 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm240 mm
HeightKnown for one15.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.79 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.29 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
64-bit computingKnown for oneYes

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