Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell E6430 + Port Replicator vs Dell E6540 + Port Replicator

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 106identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:35.6 cm (14")
    • E6540 + Port Replicator:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:1366 x 768 pixels
    • E6540 + Port Replicator:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:HD
    • E6540 + Port Replicator:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • E6540 + Port Replicator:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:i5-3340M
    • E6540 + Port Replicator:i5-4300M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:3.4 GHz
    • E6540 + Port Replicator:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:2.7 GHz
    • E6540 + Port Replicator:2.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:BGA 1023
    • E6540 + Port Replicator:PGA946

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Comparison of E6430 + Port Replicator, E6540 + Port Replicator
179 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.179 x 0.179 mm
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3340Mi5-4300M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one27Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs8 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x416
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
WWANKnown for oneInstalledUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM77 ExpressIntel® QM87
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7125776347
Processor codeDiffersSR0XBSR1H9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1 V
Number of battery cellsKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.24 - 10668 m
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.01 kg2.56 kg
WidthDiffers352 mm379 mm
DepthDiffers241 mm250.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.66 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.24 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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