Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop vs Dell Latitude 6430S-0249 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3380M

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 99identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Charcoal
    • Latitude 6430S-0249 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3380M:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Latitude 6430S-0249 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3380M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Latitude 6430S-0249 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3380M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Latitude 6430S-0249 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3380M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Latitude 6430S-0249 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3380M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
    • Latitude 6430S-0249 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3380M:i5-3380M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Latitude 6430S-0249 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3380M:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 5721 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:2 GHz
    • Latitude 6430S-0249 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3380M:2.9 GHz

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182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersCharcoalBlack, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537Ui5-3380M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2029
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8730MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1250 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersWaves MaxxAudio 4HD
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVDUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
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
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205471256
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR0X9
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one65 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.73 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers412 mm335 mm
DepthDiffers270 mm223 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm2.68 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.56 cm3.09 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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