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Dell Inspiron 7537-0528 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 86identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 7537-0528 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:Silver
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:Black
  • Market positioning
    • Inspiron 7537-0528 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:Multimedia
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 7537-0528 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Inspiron 7537-0528 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:Yes
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:No
  • Display surface
    • Inspiron 7537-0528 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:Gloss
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:Matt
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 7537-0528 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:i7-4510U
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Inspiron 7537-0528 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:2
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:4
  • Processor threads
    • Inspiron 7537-0528 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:4
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-293ES:8

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207 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningDiffersMultimediaGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.252 x 0.252 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4510Ui7-4980HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.2/1211.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.34.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160xD26
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudio ProSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerDiffersWavesDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.92 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers1.4a1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1 ProWindows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101583503
Processor codeDiffersSR1EBSR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityDiffers58 Wh83 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W230 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.34 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one110 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one160 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one0.66 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one1.3 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers379.4 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers254.8 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers22.2 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome officeUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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