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HP 17-y018ca AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop vs MSI WT72 6QN-229UK

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 33identical
  • 112known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • 17-y018ca AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:Laptop
    • WT72 6QN-229UK:Mobile workstation
  • Display resolution
    • 17-y018ca AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • WT72 6QN-229UK:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 17-y018ca AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:HD+
    • WT72 6QN-229UK:Full HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • 17-y018ca AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:AMD
    • WT72 6QN-229UK:Intel
  • Processor family
    • 17-y018ca AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:AMD A10
    • WT72 6QN-229UK:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 17-y018ca AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:A10-9600P
    • WT72 6QN-229UK:i7-6920HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 17-y018ca AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:3.3 GHz
    • WT72 6QN-229UK:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 17-y018ca AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • WT72 6QN-229UK:2.9 GHz

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175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A10Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A10-Series APUs6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA10-9600Pi7-6920HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-6900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °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, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB64 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® M5500
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers16
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel CM236
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88972
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FT
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one41 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W230 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.69 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers419 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers278 mm294 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 cm
HeightKnown for one28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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