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Dell Inspiron 5423 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 7520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 109identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 5423 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Inspiron 7520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 5423 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Inspiron 7520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Inspiron 5423 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M Laptop:HD
    • Inspiron 7520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 5423 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Inspiron 7520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 5423 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Inspiron 7520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 5423 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M Laptop:i3-2367M
    • Inspiron 7520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 5423 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M Laptop:1.4 GHz
    • Inspiron 7520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Inspiron 5423 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2367M Laptop:32 nm
    • Inspiron 7520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:22 nm

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183 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneSilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2367Mi5-3210M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1425
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs10
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers532 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installedDiffers10
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
SSD capacityKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 7730M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD, Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSkullcandy
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1 MP1 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Optical drive interfaceSATASATA
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard layoutQWERTZQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
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® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5979865708
Processor codeDiffersSR0CVSR0N0
Processor package size31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeYesYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-24 - 45 °C-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 85%20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.77 kg
WidthDiffers347 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm252 mm
Height (front)Differs2.09 cm3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.1 cm3.41 cm
Width (imperial)Differs34.7 cm (13.7")37.8 cm (14.9")
Depth (imperial)Differs24 cm (9.45")25.2 cm (9.92")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs2.08 cm (0.82")3.02 cm (1.19")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs2.11 cm (0.83")3.4 cm (1.34")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo

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