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HP Compaq 15-a102TX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop vs HP Compaq 15-a103tx Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop

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  • 168specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 152identical
  • 1known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Compaq 15-a102TX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Compaq 15-a103tx Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Compaq 15-a102TX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Compaq 15-a103tx Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Compaq 15-a102TX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:i5-4200M
    • Compaq 15-a103tx Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:i3-4000M
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq 15-a102TX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Compaq 15-a103tx Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • PCI Express slots version
    • Compaq 15-a102TX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:3.0
    • Compaq 15-a103tx Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:2.0
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq 15-a102TX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:750 GB
    • Compaq 15-a103tx Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:500 GB
  • Total HDDs capacity
    • Compaq 15-a102TX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:750 GB
    • Compaq 15-a103tx Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:500 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • Compaq 15-a102TX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:750 GB
    • Compaq 15-a103tx Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:500 GB

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Comparison of 15-a102TX, 15-a103tx
169 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Mi3-4000M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketPGA946PGA946
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)37 W37 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® 820M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency400 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.111.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.34.3
On-board graphics card ID0x4160x416
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Disc types supportedCD, DVDCD, DVD
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Near Field Communication (NFC)NoNo
WWANNot installedNot installed
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedFreeDOSFreeDOS
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateNoNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7634875104
Processor codeDiffersSR1HASR1HC
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity41 Wh41 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 60 °C-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating altitude0 - 3050 m0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 4570 m0 - 4570 m
Operating shock40 G40 G
Non-operating shock240 G240 G
Operating vibration1.043 G1.043 G
Non-operating vibration3.5 G3.5 G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.5 kg2.5 kg
Width378 mm378 mm
Depth259 mm259 mm
Height28.1 mm28.1 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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