Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 7720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs HP Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 132identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Inspiron 7720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Black
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron 7720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron 7720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Inspiron 7720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD+
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD
  • Processor cache type
    • Inspiron 7720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Smart Cache
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:L3
  • Internal memory
    • Inspiron 7720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:4 GB
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:6 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Inspiron 7720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1 x 4 GB
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
  • Memory slots (available)
    • Inspiron 7720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:0

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202 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
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 typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
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
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs10
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 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 cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
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
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDolby Advanced Audio
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers32
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1 MP0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Optical drive interfaceSATASATA
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R read speed8x8x
DVD+R write speed8x8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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 ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGermanUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSymantec Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office Starter
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 capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
Power auto-sensingYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 60 °C-24 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 85%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.28 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers416.8 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers276 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.71 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one41.7 cm (16.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one27.6 cm (10.9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one3.15 cm (1.24")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.71 cm (1.46")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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