Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO P52F-SO121X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

127specifications compared
29differ
98identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ASUSPRO P52F-SO121X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- ASUSPRO P52F-SO121X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- ASUSPRO P52F-SO121X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:HD
- Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:HD+
Processor family
- ASUSPRO P52F-SO121X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- ASUSPRO P52F-SO121X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- ASUSPRO P52F-SO121X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:i5-480M
- Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
Processor frequency
- ASUSPRO P52F-SO121X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:2.66 GHz
- Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
Processor cache type
- ASUSPRO P52F-SO121X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:Smart Cache
- Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:L3

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Comparison of P52F-SO121X, dv7-4132ea
175 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO P52F-SO121X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop Model P52F-SO121X View product	B HP Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model dv7-4132ea View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-480M	i3-370M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.93 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.202 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS PS	Beats
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out	No	No
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52952	49020
Processor codeDiffers	SLC26	SLBUK
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.62 kg	3.25 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	415.3 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	274 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.55 cm	3.18 cm
Height (rear)	3.7 cm	3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2 kg

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