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HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ak004na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop vs HP 430 G3

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 87identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-ak004na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Black
    • 430 G3:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-ak004na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 430 G3:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-ak004na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:i5-6300HQ
    • 430 G3:i5-6200U
  • Processor cores
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-ak004na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:4
    • 430 G3:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-ak004na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • 430 G3:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-ak004na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
    • 430 G3:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-ak004na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:6 MB
    • 430 G3:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-ak004na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:BGA 1440
    • 430 G3:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)

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199 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-6300HQi5-6200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3QPI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersR0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Total HDDs capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B1916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersB&O PLAYDTS Studio Sound
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Antenna typeKnown for one1x1Unknown — not stated by the source
MiracastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee LiveSafeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneDropboxUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8895988193
Processor codeDiffersSR2FPSR2EY
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for onePower onUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.32 kg1.5 kg
WidthDiffers384.5 mm326 mm
DepthDiffers265.1 mm233.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.99 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.09 cm
HeightKnown for one28.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker typeKnown for oneHP Dual SpeakersUnknown — not stated by the source
HP front cameraKnown for oneHP TrueVision HDUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneHomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one508 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one76 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.35 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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