Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 17 vs Dell Studio 1747

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 66identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 17:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Studio 1747:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 17:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Studio 1747:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 17:i5-430M
    • Studio 1747:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • Inspiron 17:2
    • Studio 1747:4
  • Processor threads
    • Inspiron 17:4
    • Studio 1747:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 17:2.53 GHz
    • Studio 1747:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 17:2.26 GHz
    • Studio 1747:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Inspiron 17:3 MB
    • Studio 1747:6 MB

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Comparison of Inspiron 17, Studio 1747
154 specifications
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-430Mi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
SteppingDiffersC2B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1712
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDIO, xD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4650
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.5 GB1.024 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PremiumJBL 2.1 + SRS Premium
Speaker powerDiffers4 W3 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
DVD-R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneEthernet, Fast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11b/g/n
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Security Centre 10.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Works 9.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353743122
Processor codeDiffersSLBPMSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2600 mAh
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.89 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm413.6 mm
DepthDiffers276 mm280.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.33 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.7 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source413.6 x 280.6 x 27.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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