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Dell M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M vs HP 4520s + AT912ET

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 61identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • 4520s + AT912ET:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 4520s + AT912ET:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:i3-2357M
    • 4520s + AT912ET:i3-370M
  • Processor frequency
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1.3 GHz
    • 4520s + AT912ET:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:5 GT/s
    • 4520s + AT912ET:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:L3
    • 4520s + AT912ET:Smart Cache
  • Processor codename
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:Sandy Bridge
    • 4520s + AT912ET:Arrandale
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • M11X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:17 W
    • 4520s + AT912ET:35 W

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154 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-2357Mi3-370M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive1 differ
LightScribeDiffersNoYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.1+EDR
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GS45 ExpressIntel® HM57 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one82Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49020
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Differs7.5 h5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one63 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
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 kg2.39 kg
WidthDiffers285.7 mm371.8 mm
DepthDiffers233.3 mm249.6 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.77 cm
HeightKnown for one32.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
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

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