Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 5578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GT73VR 6RE(Titan SLI)-072PL

138specifications compared
52differ
86identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Inspiron 5578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- GT73VR 6RE(Titan SLI)-072PL:Laptop
Product colour
- Inspiron 5578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
- GT73VR 6RE(Titan SLI)-072PL:Black
Form factor
- Inspiron 5578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- GT73VR 6RE(Titan SLI)-072PL:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Inspiron 5578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):39.6 cm (15.6")
- GT73VR 6RE(Titan SLI)-072PL:43.9 cm (17.3")
Touchscreen
- Inspiron 5578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- GT73VR 6RE(Titan SLI)-072PL:No
Processor generation
- Inspiron 5578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GT73VR 6RE(Titan SLI)-072PL:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Inspiron 5578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-7500U
- GT73VR 6RE(Titan SLI)-072PL:i7-6820HK
Processor cores
- Inspiron 5578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- GT73VR 6RE(Titan SLI)-072PL:4

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Comparison of 5578, GT73VR 6RE(Titan SLI)-072PL
199 specifications	A Dell Inspiron 5578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 5578 View product	B MSI GT73VR 6RE(Titan SLI)-072PL View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.17925 x 0.17925 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screen	No	No
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-7500U	i7-6820HK
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequency	2.7 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
SteppingDiffers	H0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.9 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2400 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	64 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacity	512 GB	512 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1050 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5916	0x191B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC3253	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	MaxxAudio Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	6 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.92 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	4.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	5
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95451	88969
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZV	SR2FL
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	8
Battery voltageKnown for one	11.4 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75.2 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltage	19.5 V	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Noble	Kensington
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	110 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	160 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one	0.66 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	1.3 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.09 kg	4.14 kg
WidthDiffers	380.9 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	253.1 mm	287 mm
HeightKnown for one	20.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel CM236

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