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Dell M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M vs Dell XPS 17 3D

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 67identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:Black
    • XPS 17 3D:Aluminium, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • XPS 17 3D:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • XPS 17 3D:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • XPS 17 3D:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • XPS 17 3D:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:i3-2357M
    • XPS 17 3D:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:2
    • XPS 17 3D:4
  • Processor threads
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:4
    • XPS 17 3D:8

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168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium, Silver
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2357Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJBL 2.1 + Waves MaxxAudio 3
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GS45 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one82Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee 30d
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOffice Starter
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53470
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm31 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Battery capacityDiffers63 Wh90 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs7.5 h5.22 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg3.53 kg
WidthDiffers285.7 mm414.9 mm
DepthDiffers233.3 mm287.3 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.28 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.85 cm
HeightKnown for one32.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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