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Dell Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700 vs MSI Nightblade MI-030EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 61identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:Intel® Pentium®
    • Nightblade MI-030EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:N3700
    • Nightblade MI-030EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:i7-4790S
  • Processor threads
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:4
    • Nightblade MI-030EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:2.4 GHz
    • Nightblade MI-030EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:1.6 GHz
    • Nightblade MI-030EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:2 MB
    • Nightblade MI-030EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:L2
    • Nightblade MI-030EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:Smart Cache
  • System bus rate
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:2.5 GT/s
    • Nightblade MI-030EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:5 GT/s

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Comparison of 3252, MI-030EU
198 specifications
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersN3700i7-4790S
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersBraswellHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W65 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one90 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers416
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingC0C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source71.35 °C
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.6 GB/s
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of storage drives installed11
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MMC+, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB1.7 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffersYes11.1
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
Number of execution unitsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® B85
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers65 W350 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeSmall DesktopSmall Desktop
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling systemNoNo
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features19 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheDiffersNoYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8726180808
Processor codeDiffersSR29ESR1QM
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x, VT-d
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013C
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers92.6 mm127.6 mm
DepthDiffers314.5 mm340.6 mm
HeightDiffers293.1 mm234.8 mm
WeightDiffers3.17 kg8 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersYesNo
Keyboard includedDiffersYesNo
Cables includedACAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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