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Dell E5450 + 630-15801 vs Dell E5550 + 630-15804

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  • 179specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 153identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • E5450 + 630-15801:35.6 cm (14")
    • E5550 + 630-15804:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Pixel pitch
    • E5450 + 630-15801:0.226 x 0.226 mm
    • E5550 + 630-15804:0.252 x 0.252 mm
  • Processor family
    • E5450 + 630-15801:Intel® Core™ i3
    • E5550 + 630-15804:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • E5450 + 630-15801:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • E5550 + 630-15804:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • E5450 + 630-15801:i3-5010U
    • E5550 + 630-15804:i5-5300U
  • Processor frequency
    • E5450 + 630-15801:2.1 GHz
    • E5550 + 630-15804:2.3 GHz
  • Configurable TDP-down
    • E5450 + 630-15801:10 W
    • E5550 + 630-15804:7.5 W
  • PCI Express configurations
    • E5450 + 630-15801:2x4, 4x1
    • E5550 + 630-15804:4x1, 2x4

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Comparison of E5450 + 630-15801, E5550 + 630-15804
197 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Display brightness200 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Pixel pitchDiffers0.226 x 0.226 mm0.252 x 0.252 mm
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i35th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-5010Ui5-5300U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i5-5300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingF0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)16 GB16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)900 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card ID0x16160x1616
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Pointing StickTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutAZERTYAZERTY
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Drivers includedYesYes
Bundled softwareDiffersMicrosoft Office Home and Student 2013Microsoft Office Home & Business 2013
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
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)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8469785213
Processor codeDiffersSR23ZSR23X
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity51 Wh51 Wh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.34 A3.34 A
AC adapter output voltage19.5 V19.5 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 3048 m0 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 10668 m0 - 10668 m
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneBFR, PVCUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.81 kg2.14 kg
WidthDiffers334.9 mm376.9 mm
DepthDiffers231.2 mm255.2 mm
Height (rear)Known for one2.29 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Intel segment taggingEnterpriseEnterprise

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