Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Vostro 3460 vs MSI GT60 0NC-023XPL

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 79identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Vostro 3460:35.6 cm (14")
    • GT60 0NC-023XPL:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Vostro 3460:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT60 0NC-023XPL:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Vostro 3460:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT60 0NC-023XPL:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Vostro 3460:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GT60 0NC-023XPL:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vostro 3460:i3-2370M
    • GT60 0NC-023XPL:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • Vostro 3460:2
    • GT60 0NC-023XPL:4
  • Processor threads
    • Vostro 3460:4
    • GT60 0NC-023XPL:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Vostro 3460:2.4 GHz
    • GT60 0NC-023XPL:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of Vostro 3460, GT60 0NC-023XPL
172 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2370Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2423
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5344264899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0DPUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.23 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers345.5 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm267 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.01 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one34.5 cm (13.6")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one24.4 cm (9.61")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one2.79 cm (1.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.02 cm (1.19")Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9

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