Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron N5040 vs Dell Inspiron Q17R

129specifications compared
48differ
81identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Inspiron N5040:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Inspiron Q17R:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Inspiron N5040:1366 x 768 pixels
- Inspiron Q17R:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- Inspiron N5040:Intel® Pentium®
- Inspiron Q17R:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Inspiron N5040:P6200
- Inspiron Q17R:i3-2310M
Processor threads
- Inspiron N5040:2
- Inspiron Q17R:4
Processor frequency
- Inspiron N5040:2.13 GHz
- Inspiron Q17R:2.1 GHz
System bus rate
- Inspiron N5040:2.5 GT/s
- Inspiron Q17R:5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Inspiron N5040:PGA988
- Inspiron Q17R:BGA 1023

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Comparison of Inspiron N5040, Inspiron Q17R
150 specifications	A Dell Inspiron N5040 View product	B Dell Inspiron Q17R View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	P6200	i3-2310M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium P6000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	1	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	21
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio system	HDA	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet, WLAN	Fast Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Office Starter
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50176	52220
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.73 kg	2.99 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	418.4 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	286.8 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.77 cm	2.97 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.02 cm	3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Video in	0	0
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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