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

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 87identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Vostro 3560:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:HD
    • Vostro 3560:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vostro 3560:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vostro 3560:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:i3-2370M
    • Vostro 3560:i7-3612QM
  • Processor cores
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2
    • Vostro 3560:4
  • Processor threads
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:4
    • Vostro 3560:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 5520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2.4 GHz
    • Vostro 3560:2.1 GHz

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Comparison of 5520, Vostro 3560
172 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2370Mi7-3612QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1E1
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2421
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudiostereo
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTrackpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5344264901
Processor codeDiffersSR0DPSR0MR
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.74 kg2.57 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers252 mm259 mm
Height (front)Differs3 cm2.88 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.41 cm3.25 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one37.8 cm (14.9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one25.2 cm (9.92")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one3 cm (1.18")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.4 cm (1.34")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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