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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 7520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs Dell Inspiron 7720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 174specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 151identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Full HD
    • HD+
  • Display surface
    • Matt
    • Gloss
  • Internal memory
    • 8 GB
    • 4 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • 2 x 4 GB
    • 1 x 4 GB
  • Memory slots (available)
    • 0
    • 1
  • Total storage capacity
    • 1 TB
    • 500 GB

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Dell

Inspiron 7520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

Model 7520

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Dell

Inspiron 7720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

Model 7720

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Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceDiffersMattGloss
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-3210Mi5-3210M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2525
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs01
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installed00
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7730MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMD, IntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemHDHD
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers23
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneSkullcandy
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1 MP1 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Optical drive interfaceSATASATA
DVD+R read speed8x8x
DVD+R write speed8x8x
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4a
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard layoutQWERTZQWERTZ
Keyboard languageGermanGerman
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID6570865708
Processor codeSR0N0SR0N0
Processor package size31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Power auto-sensingYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 60 °C-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 85%20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WeightDiffers2.77 kg3.28 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm416.8 mm
DepthDiffers252 mm276 mm
Height (front)Differs3.03 cm3.17 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.41 cm3.71 cm
Width (imperial)Differs37.8 cm (14.9")41.7 cm (16.4")
Depth (imperial)Differs25.2 cm (9.92")27.6 cm (10.9")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs3.02 cm (1.19")3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs3.4 cm (1.34")3.71 cm (1.46")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo

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