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Dell Inspiron 560 vs Dell Vostro 230ST

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  • 93specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 69identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell Inspiron 560 has 0.07 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell Vostro 230ST (3 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Dell Vostro 230ST has 266 MHz more processor front side bus than the Dell Inspiron 560 (1066 MHz vs 800 MHz). The Dell Inspiron 560 has 4 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Dell Vostro 230ST (15 vs 11). Only the Dell Vostro 230ST has embedded options available. Processor model: E5700 on the Dell Inspiron 560, E6500 on the Dell Vostro 230ST.

  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 560:E5700
    • Vostro 230ST:E6500
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 560:3 GHz
    • Vostro 230ST:2.93 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Inspiron 560:Smart Cache
    • Vostro 230ST:L2
  • Processor front side bus
    • Inspiron 560:800 MHz
    • Vostro 230ST:1066 MHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Inspiron 560:15
    • Vostro 230ST:11
  • Internal memory
    • Inspiron 560:4 GB
    • Vostro 230ST:3 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Inspiron 560:8 GB
    • Vostro 230ST:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Inspiron 560:750 GB
    • Vostro 230ST:250 GB

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Comparison of Inspiron 560, Vostro 230ST
124 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersE5700E6500
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium E5000 Series for DesktopIntel Pentium E6000 Series for Desktop
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1511
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power requirementsDiffers115-240V, 50/60Hz115 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Design1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
External drive baysDiffers2x 5.25", 1x 3.5"1x 5.25"
Chassis typeKnown for oneMicro TowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Professional
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4280142805
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers176 mm106 mm
DepthDiffers443 mm437 mm
HeightDiffers376 mm373 mm
WeightDiffers7.9 kg5.8 kg
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one50 - 95 °FUnknown — 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

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