Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Precision M4600 vs Dell XPS 14z

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 93identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Precision M4600:Black
    • XPS 14z:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Precision M4600:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • XPS 14z:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • Precision M4600:i7-2720QM
    • XPS 14z:i7-2640M
  • Processor cores
    • Precision M4600:4
    • XPS 14z:2
  • Processor threads
    • Precision M4600:8
    • XPS 14z:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Precision M4600:3.3 GHz
    • XPS 14z:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Precision M4600:2.2 GHz
    • XPS 14z:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Precision M4600:6 MB
    • XPS 14z:4 MB

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Comparison of Precision M4600, XPS 14z
167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor10 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-2720QMi7-2640M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 1224Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2228
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM67 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5006753464
Processor codeDiffersSR00WSR03R
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers60 Wh58 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCECP, CEC, WEEE, GS Mark, Eco-label, Energy Law, Green PCUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.79 kg1.98 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm335 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm234 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.27 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.68 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one37.6 cm (14.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one25.6 cm (10.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one3.28 cm (1.29")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.66 cm (1.44")Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 mm
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneFIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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