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HP ProBook 4420S Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs HP Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 74identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ProBook 4420S Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ProBook 4420S Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ProBook 4420S Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ProBook 4420S Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ProBook 4420S Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • System bus rate
    • ProBook 4420S Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.5 GT/s
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
  • Processor codename
    • ProBook 4420S Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Arrandale
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • ProBook 4420S Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:K0
    • Pavilion g7-1210sb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:J1

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160 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originChinaChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-370Mi5-2430M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersK0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1824
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1200 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.092 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAltec
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, AC3, MP3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM57 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceymantec Norton Internet Security (60)
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902053450
Processor codeDiffersSLBUKSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.14 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers336 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers232 mm268 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm36.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6

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