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GRAPHICS PROCESSOR Graphics Card: Intel HD Graphics 4000
RAM Memory Speed: 1600 MHz
RAM Installed Size: 8 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics 4000
HARD DRIVE Type: SSD
HARD DRIVE Capacity: 256 GB
NOTEBOOK CAMERA Integrated Webcam: Yes
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PROCESSOR / CHIPSET CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 / 1.86 GHz
PROCESSOR / CHIPSET Cache: L2 - 6 MB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSION Memory Card Reader: 2 in 1 ( SD Card, MultiMediaCard )
Summary
The HP Envy 13-1030nr uses a more powerful CPU in comparison with the XPS 13: Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 running at 1.86 GHz clock speed versus Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3317U running at 1.7 GHz clock speed. It is very important difference between these models because fast CPU is the best choice for multitasking. The Dell XPS 13 is equipped with a more number of RAM 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM than 3 GB DDR3 SDRAM of the Envy 13-1030nr. It means that the XPS 13 will easily run more number of design software.
The Dell XPS 13 has a 256 GB SSD which is larger and faster than 250 GB HDD of the Envy 13-1030nr. The XPS 13 is produced with a faster Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics card which makes this laptop the best choice for graphics designers.
The Dell XPS 13 weighs 3 lbs which is 2.07 lbs lighter than the weight of the Envy 13-1030nr.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the XPS 13 will become the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon