Choose Inspiron 5579 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7-8550U (vs Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz)
- GPU Model at Intel UHD Graphics 620 (vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Inspiron 5579 vs PL60 7RD
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Inspiron 5579 and PL60 7RD within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Inspiron 5579 | PL60 7RD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | MSI |
| Product Family | Dell Inspiron | — |
| Model | Inspiron 5579 | PL60 7RD |
| Model Number | Inspiron 5579 | — |
| Launch Year | 2018 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Convertible 2-in-1 | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | 2-in-1 | Gaming |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz |
| Processor Generation | 8th Gen (Kaby Lake R) | 7th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | Kaby Lake R | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores | 2 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 8 threads | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 25 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| Platform AI Performance | — | 0 TOPS |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 |
| GPU Architecture | Intel Gen9.5 | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | 15 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel capable | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | HDD | HDD |
| Storage Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| Storage Interface | SATA III / PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe; SATA |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | 2.5-inch or M.2 | M.2 2280; 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | Yes | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | No |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD; SDHC; SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-I | SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | LED-backlit LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Pen Support | Yes | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 220 nits | — |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Glossy | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | 160° degree | — |
| Flicker-Free | Yes | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p HD | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | — | Fixed-focus RGB webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | 4x 2W speakers + 1x 3W woofer |
| Audio Technology | Waves MaxxAudio Pro | Nahimic |
| Microphone Configuration | Digital-array microphone | Integrated microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Full-size island-style keyboard | Full-size keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Multi-touch precision touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel dual-band wireless | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | Not present | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN | No | — |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.x Type-A | 2x USB 3.0; 1x USB 2.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | — | USB 3.1 Type-C |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | Mini DisplayPort 1.2 |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | No | — |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1 M.2 storage slot(s) | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 41 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 3 cells | 6 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | 120 W |
| Power Connector | Barrel power connector | Barrel connector |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 380.9 mm | 383 mm |
| Depth | 253.1 mm | 260 mm |
| Thickness | 20.2 mm | 29 mm |
| Weight | 2.08 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum; plastic | Aluminum; Plastic |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | — |
| Base Material | Plastic | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 360 degree | 180 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | Not claimed | — |
| IP Rating | — | Not rated |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | BIOS recovery supported | Standard BIOS recovery |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer | Yes | — |
| Gyroscope | Yes | — |
| Hall Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | Not claimed | — |
| EPEAT | Not claimed | — |
| TCO Certified | Not claimed | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | Not claimed | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5–35 °C °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH | 20–80% RH, non-condensing % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 60 °C | -20–60 °C °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Type | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent | Limited warranty |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose PL60 7RD if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz (vs Intel Core i7-8550U)
- GPU Model at Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 (vs Intel UHD Graphics 620)
What is the difference between Inspiron 5579 and PL60 7RD?
Inspiron 5579 and PL60 7RD share specifications such as Installed Memory (8 GB), Storage Capacity (1000 GB), Display Size (15.6 inch), Display Resolution (1920 x 1080).
The main differences: Processor Model (Inspiron 5579: Intel Core i7-8550U, PL60 7RD: Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz); GPU Model (Inspiron 5579: Intel UHD Graphics 620, PL60 7RD: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050).
Inspiron 5579 may suit users who need its differing values, while PL60 7RD benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.