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Alienware M18x vs HP Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 87identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Alienware M18x:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Alienware M18x:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Alienware M18x:Full HD
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Alienware M18x:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Alienware M18x:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Alienware M18x:i7-2630QM
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor cores
    • Alienware M18x:4
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Alienware M18x:8
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4

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Comparison of Alienware M18x, g7-1210sb
156 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneRedUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2024
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6990MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersAMD, IntelIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.092 GB
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceymantec Norton Internet Security (60)
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953450
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers5.41 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers436 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers322 mm268 mm
Height (front)Known for one5.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one5.42 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one43.6 cm (17.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one32.2 cm (12.7")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one5.31 cm (2.09")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one5.41 cm (2.13")Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.7 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6

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