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ASUS VX5-6X002J laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 vs HP Pavilion dv7-3020ea Entertainment Notebook PC

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 63identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • VX5-6X002J laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:Black, White
    • Pavilion dv7-3020ea Entertainment Notebook PC:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • VX5-6X002J laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:40.9 cm (16.1")
    • Pavilion dv7-3020ea Entertainment Notebook PC:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • VX5-6X002J laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-3020ea Entertainment Notebook PC:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • VX5-6X002J laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:Intel® Core™2 Quad
    • Pavilion dv7-3020ea Entertainment Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • VX5-6X002J laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:Q9000
    • Pavilion dv7-3020ea Entertainment Notebook PC:i7-720QM
  • Processor threads
    • VX5-6X002J laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:4
    • Pavilion dv7-3020ea Entertainment Notebook PC:8
  • Processor frequency
    • VX5-6X002J laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:2 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-3020ea Entertainment Notebook PC:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • VX5-6X002J laptop Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:L2
    • Pavilion dv7-3020ea Entertainment Notebook PC:Smart Cache

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Comparison of VX5-6X002J, Pavilion dv7-3020ea Entertainment Notebook PC
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteGrey
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.9 cm (16.1")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 QuadIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersQ9000i7-720QM
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket L1Socket 988
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynClarksfield
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersE0B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs7.512
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB640 GB
Number of HDDs installed22
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 130MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230M
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.815 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 (4th shared with Esata port) USB 2.0, 1 HDMI connector, 1 eSata + USB connector, 1 VGA port, 1 RJ45 ethernet connector, expansion port, 2 headphones-out, 1 mic-in, 1 IEEE 1394, Consumer IR, cable docking connector
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista UltimateWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRecovery partition (including possibility to recover system, applications and drivers separately); Optional re-allocation of recovery partition; Recovery CD/DVD creation tool; Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days live update); Notebook Help & Support Microsoft Internet Explorer; Windows L
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4048043122
Processor codeDiffersSLGEJSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityKnown for one4800 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.7 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one16 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg3.52 kg
WidthDiffers394 mm412.6 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm277 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.32 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source277 x 412.6 x 35 mm
HeightKnown for one48 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 x 160 x 345 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.81 kg
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA Hard Disk Drive
Storage drive partitionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceup to 12 GB partition for system recovery
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 2815 MB total graphics memory with 1 GB dedicated DDR3
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCujo 2.0
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120W AC
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcewith HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Internal modemNoNo
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 1394 FireWire Interface
Driver software for optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP MediaSmart Suite, HP Total Care Setup, HP Total Care Advisor, HP ProtectSmart, Cyberlink DVD Suite; Windows Media center, Windows Mail; HP Games Console with hours of free game play, Norton Online Backup (30-day trial)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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