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Dell Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM vs Samsung 9 900X3D-A01MX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 8 Silver

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 77identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 9 900X3D-A01MX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 8 Silver:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 9 900X3D-A01MX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 8 Silver:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:Full HD
    • 9 900X3D-A01MX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 8 Silver:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 9 900X3D-A01MX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 8 Silver:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 9 900X3D-A01MX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 8 Silver:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:i7-3840QM
    • 9 900X3D-A01MX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 8 Silver:i5-2537M
  • Processor cores
    • Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:4
    • 9 900X3D-A01MX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 8 Silver:2
  • Processor threads
    • Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:8
    • 9 900X3D-A01MX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 8 Silver:4

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Comparison of 6700-8959, 900X3D-A01MX
170 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3840QMi5-2537M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3800 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersE1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2814
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces10 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM77 ExpressIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7084654619
Processor codeDiffersSR0UTSR03W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers94
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers240 W40 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCECP, CEC, WEEE, GSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.52 kg1.13 kg
WidthDiffers416.7 mm313.8 mm
DepthDiffers270.6 mm218.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.31 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.61 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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