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Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 vs Dell XPS15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop

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  • 84specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 31identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Inspiron Mini 1018:Netbook
    • XPS15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Inspiron Mini 1018:Black
    • XPS15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Grey, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron Mini 1018:25.6 cm (10.1")
    • XPS15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Inspiron Mini 1018:1024 x 600 pixels
    • XPS15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Inspiron Mini 1018:5:3
    • XPS15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:16:9
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron Mini 1018:Intel Atom®
    • XPS15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron Mini 1018:N455
    • XPS15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:i5-460M
  • Processor cores
    • Inspiron Mini 1018:1
    • XPS15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:2

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Comparison of Inspiron Mini 1018, XPS15
150 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersNetbookLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Silver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers25.6 cm (10.1")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 600 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:316:9
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN455i5-460M
Processor coresDiffers12
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.66 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 559BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Atom N400 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPineviewArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersA0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6.5 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers123 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers66 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1019
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Graphics cardKnown for oneGMA 3150Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHD-audioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 B/G/NUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM57 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 StarterWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4949150179
Processor codeDiffersSLBX9SLC22
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE2, SSE3, SSSE3SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.33 kg2.96 kg
WidthDiffers268 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers197 mm265 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.28 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240V
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source

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