Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Vostro 3300 i3-330M 2.13GHz vs Dell Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz

116specifications compared
13differ
103identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Vostro 3300 i3-330M 2.13GHz:Intel® Core™ i3
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Vostro 3300 i3-330M 2.13GHz:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Vostro 3300 i3-330M 2.13GHz:i3-330M
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:i5-430M
Processor frequency
- Vostro 3300 i3-330M 2.13GHz:2.13 GHz
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:2.26 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Vostro 3300 i3-330M 2.13GHz:16
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:17
Internal memory
- Vostro 3300 i3-330M 2.13GHz:2 GB
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Vostro 3300 i3-330M 2.13GHz:2 x 1 GB
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:2 x 2 GB
Total storage capacity
- Vostro 3300 i3-330M 2.13GHz:250 GB
- Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz:500 GB

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Comparison of Vostro 3300 i3-330M 2.13GHz, Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz
121 specifications	A Dell Vostro 3300 i3-330M 2.13GHz View product	B Dell Vostro 3300 i5-430M 2.26GHz View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	33.8 cm (13.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-330M	i5-430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C2	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 1 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA	Intel® GMA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Networkidentical
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	802.11b/g/n	802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM57 Express	Intel® HM57 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	47663	43537
Processor codeDiffers	SLBNF	SLBPM
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	4	4
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	1.94 kg	1.94 kg
Width	325 mm	325 mm
Depth	229 mm	229 mm
Height	28.6 mm	28.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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