Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron M301z AMD Athlon II Neo K345 vs Dell Vostro V2520 Intel® Celeron® B820

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  • 82specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 52identical
  • 79known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Inspiron M301z AMD Athlon II Neo K345:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Vostro V2520 Intel® Celeron® B820:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Inspiron M301z AMD Athlon II Neo K345:AMD
    • Vostro V2520 Intel® Celeron® B820:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron M301z AMD Athlon II Neo K345:AMD Athlon II Neo
    • Vostro V2520 Intel® Celeron® B820:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron M301z AMD Athlon II Neo K345:K345
    • Vostro V2520 Intel® Celeron® B820:B820
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron M301z AMD Athlon II Neo K345:1.4 GHz
    • Vostro V2520 Intel® Celeron® B820:1.7 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Inspiron M301z AMD Athlon II Neo K345:8 GB
    • Vostro V2520 Intel® Celeron® B820:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Inspiron M301z AMD Athlon II Neo K345:250 GB
    • Vostro V2520 Intel® Celeron® B820:320 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • Inspiron M301z AMD Athlon II Neo K345:250 GB
    • Vostro V2520 Intel® Celeron® B820:320 GB

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161 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon II NeoIntel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersK345B820
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA988B
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron Processor B800 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4225Not available
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers0.5 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSRSUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP1 MP
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD RS880MIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown 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 FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67193
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.x
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh48 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.77 kg2.36 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers235.5 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.45 cm
Width (imperial)Differs32.8 cm (12.9")37.6 cm (14.8")
Depth (imperial)Differs23.6 cm (9.27")25.9 cm (10.2")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.45 cm (1.36")
HeightKnown for one24 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one2.39 cm (0.94")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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