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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell XPS 13 vs MSI X-Slim Series X460DX-291US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 79identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black, Metallic
  • Display diagonal
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • i5-2467M
    • i5-2450M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.3 GHz
    • 3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.6 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 17 W
    • 35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 16
    • 25

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X-Slim Series X460DX-291US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

Model X460DX-291US

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Metallic
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, Carbon fibre, Magnesium
Market positioningKnown for oneMultimedia
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2467Mi5-2450M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1625
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDA + Waves MaxxAudio 4THX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers3 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portKnown for oneNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee SecurityCenter
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAdobe Reader X, Microsoft Office Starter, WebCam Central, Skype, Skyhook, Internet Explorer, Windows Live Essentials Wave 4, Dell DataSafe, Dell Stage
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5685853452
Processor codeDiffersSR0D6SR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one47 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8.53 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.36 kg1.95 kg
WidthDiffers316 mm339.1 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm239.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one6 mm
Height (rear)Known for one1.8 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one31.5 cm (12.4")
Depth (imperial)Known for one20.6 cm (8.1")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one6.1 mm (0.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one1.8 cm (0.71")
HeightKnown for one25.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
3DKnown for oneNo
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Volume controlKnown for oneDigital
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYes

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