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GIGABYTE M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M vs GIGABYTE P27K-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 75identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Red
    • P27K-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
    • P27K-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • P27K-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • P27K-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • P27K-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
    • P27K-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2
    • P27K-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:4
  • Processor threads
    • M2432-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:4
    • P27K-CF1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:8

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177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersJ1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W47 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB24 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMicroSD (TransFlash), MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP2 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222975116
Processor codeDiffersSR048SR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers39.96 Wh76.96 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one11.1 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm413 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm277.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.88 cm
HeightKnown for one27 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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