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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Vostro 3520 and Cyborg 15 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Vostro 3520 | Cyborg 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | MSI |
| Product Family | Vostro | Cyborg 15 A13V |
| Model | Vostro 3520 | Cyborg 15 |
| Model Number | — | Cyborg 15 A13VE-434SG |
| Part Number / SKU | — | A13VE-434SG |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2025 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Budget | Gaming |
| Color | — | Translucent Black |
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Processor Generation | 12th Gen | 13th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | — |
| CPU Cores | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| Performance Cores | 2 cores | 6 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 cores | 4 cores |
| CPU Threads | 12 threads | 16 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 9.5 MB |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 55 W | 115 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel vPro Essentials; Intel Standard Manageability | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| GPU Architecture | — | Ada Lovelace |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR6 |
| GPU TGP | — | 45 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 1605 MHz |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via HDMI 2.1 |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | — | 5200 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | — | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe 4.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | — | M.2 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | — |
| Card Reader Formats | SD, SDHC, SDXC | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | — | FHD |
| Display Technology | — | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | — | IPS-level |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz |
| sRGB Color Gamut | — | 100 % |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | — |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | — | 720p |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | 2 x speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 W average per speaker W | 2 x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | — | Nahimic 3 |
| Microphone Configuration | — | Array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | — | 99-key anti-ghosting keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | — | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 115 x 80 mm | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | — | 802.11ax |
| Wi-Fi Bands | — | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | 1 GbE |
| WWAN | — | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | — | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | — | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | — | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 / DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2 M.2 slots: 1x M.2 2230 WLAN/Bluetooth; 1x M.2 2230/2280 SSD | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | — | 53.5 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Li-polymer |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | 120 W |
| Power Connector | 4.5 mm barrel | Barrel |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | — | 359.36 mm |
| Depth | — | 250.34 mm |
| Thickness | — | 22.9 mm |
| Weight | — | 1.98 kg |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | — |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | — |
| Secure Boot | Yes | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive / BIOS Auto-Recovery | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0–35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 10–90 % RH | — |
| Storage Temperature | -40–65 °C | — |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Limited warranty |
Vostro 3520 and Cyborg 15 share specifications such as Display Size (15.6 inch), Launch Year (2025 year), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit).
The main differences: Processor Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Core i5-1235U, Cyborg 15: Intel Core i7-13620H); GPU Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible, Cyborg 15: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU); Installed Memory (Vostro 3520: 8 GB, Cyborg 15: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (Vostro 3520: 256 GB, Cyborg 15: 512 GB).
Vostro 3520 may suit users who need its differing values, while Cyborg 15 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
