Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF vs Dell Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz

89specifications compared
49differ
40identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz has 2 more processor threads than the Dell Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF (4 vs 2). The Dell Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF has 13 nm more processor lithography than the Dell Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz (45 nm vs 32 nm). The Dell Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz has 10 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Dell Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF (35 W vs 25 W). Only the Dell Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF has docking connector. Only the Dell Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz has ExpressCard slot.

Display diagonal
- Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF:39.1 cm (15.4")
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF:1280 x 800 pixels
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF:P8400
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:i5-430M
Processor threads
- Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF:2
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:4
Processor cache type
- Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF:L2
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF:Socket 478
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:BGA 1288
Processor lithography
- Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF:45 nm
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:32 nm

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Comparison of Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF, Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz
140 specifications	A Dell Latitude E5500 C2D P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB) 2GB(2x1) 250GB-7200FrF View product	B Dell Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	P8400	i5-430M
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
SteppingDiffers	M0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	8.5	17
Processor front side busKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GMA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b/g/n
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type I	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM57 Express
Softwareidentical
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)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	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35569	43537
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.89 kg	1.94 kg
WidthDiffers	37.5 mm	325 mm
DepthDiffers	355 mm	229 mm
HeightDiffers	260 mm	28.6 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	355 x 260 x 37.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source

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