Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM vs HP EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC H5E19ET

134specifications compared
39differ
95identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
- EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC H5E19ET:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC H5E19ET:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC H5E19ET:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC H5E19ET:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:i7-3840QM
- EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC H5E19ET:i5-3380M
Processor cores
- Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:4
- EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC H5E19ET:2
Processor threads
- Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:8
- EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC H5E19ET:4
Processor boost frequency
- Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM:3.8 GHz
- EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC H5E19ET:3.6 GHz

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Comparison of 6700-8959, EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC H5E19ET
175 specifications	A Dell Precision 6700-8959 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3840QM Model 6700-8959 View product	B HP EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC H5E19ET View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3840QM	i5-3380M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.8 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.9 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3800 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	E1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	28	29
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	1250 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	SRS Premium Sound PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4G
4G standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WiMAX
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® QM77 Express	Intel® QM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
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 Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	70846	71256
Processor codeDiffers	SR0UT	SR0X9
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	240 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	CECP, CEC, WEEE, GS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.52 kg	2.07 kg
WidthDiffers	416.7 mm	338 mm
DepthDiffers	270.6 mm	231 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.31 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.61 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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