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Dell Precision M4700 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Mobile workstation vs Dell Precision M6600 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 77identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Precision M4700 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Mobile workstation:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Precision M6600 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Precision M4700 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Mobile workstation:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Precision M6600 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • Precision M4700 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Mobile workstation:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Precision M6600 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Precision M4700 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Mobile workstation:i5-3320M
    • Precision M6600 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Precision M4700 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Mobile workstation:3.3 GHz
    • Precision M6600 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Precision M4700 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Mobile workstation:2.6 GHz
    • Precision M6600 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Precision M4700 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Mobile workstation:BGA 1023
    • Precision M6600 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • Precision M4700 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Mobile workstation:22 nm
    • Precision M6600 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:32 nm

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138 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneMobile workstationUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3320Mi5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2625
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storageidentical
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD FirePro M4000Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD, Intel
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system architectureDiffers64-bit32-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTrend Micro Worry Free Business Security 3.5
Processor special features5 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489652229
Processor codeDiffersSR0MYSR048
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.87 kg3.5 kg
WidthKnown for one376 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one256 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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