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")
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.17925 x 0.17925 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
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
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	8 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1440
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
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2400 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
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 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
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	6 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
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
Network3 differ
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 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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
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
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Battery1 differ
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 input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 W
Security1 differ
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
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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