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Dell Inspiron 5570 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs MSI GT72S Dominator Pro 4K-059

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 80identical
  • 82known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 5570 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • GT72S Dominator Pro 4K-059:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 5570 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72S Dominator Pro 4K-059:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 5570 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT72S Dominator Pro 4K-059:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 5570 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
    • GT72S Dominator Pro 4K-059:i7-6820HK
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 5570 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
    • GT72S Dominator Pro 4K-059:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 5570 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • GT72S Dominator Pro 4K-059:2.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Inspiron 5570 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • GT72S Dominator Pro 4K-059:8 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Inspiron 5570 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:BGA 1356
    • GT72S Dominator Pro 4K-059:BGA 1440

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211 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenNoNo
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.179 x 0.179 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-6820HK
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersY0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.12 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 530NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x191B
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudio ProNahimic Audio Enhancer
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerDiffersWavesDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC3234Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.92 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel CM236
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258988969
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FL
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers39
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersNobleKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.33 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers22.7 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one110 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one160 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one0.66 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one1.3 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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