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HP Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 vs HP Compaq 6730s Notebook PC

90specifications compared
36differ
54identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:1680 x 1050 pixels
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:1280 x 800 pixels
Processor model
- Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:P8600
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:T5870
Processor frequency
- Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:2.4 GHz
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:2 GHz
Processor cache
- Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:3 MB
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:1066 MHz
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:800 MHz
Processor socket
- Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:Socket 479
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography
- Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:45 nm
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:65 nm
Stepping
- Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:R1
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:M0

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Comparison of 6730b, Compaq 6730s Notebook PC
145 specifications	A HP Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Model 6730b View product	B HP Compaq 6730s Notebook PC View product
Designidentical
Country of origin	China	China
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	T5870
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Penryn	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R1	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	10
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor technology	Intel Centrino 2	Intel Centrino 2
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	250 GB	250 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	250 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.256 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone (integrated dual-microphone array with optional integrated VGA webcam; VoIP ready)	High Definition Audio
Audio includedDiffers	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone (integrated dual-microphone array with optional integrated VGA webcam; VoIP ready)	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel 802.11a/b/g/draft-n mini-pci card, Bluetooth; 3G Broadband, Y	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantityDiffers	1	0
I/O portsDiffers	4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, S-video TV out, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45, serial port	4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel GE45 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad + Scroll zone	Touchpad
Keyboard type	Full-sized	Full-sized
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows Vista Business 64-bit, Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Recovery Assistant, HP Help and Support Center, HP Universal Print Driver, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Wireless Assistant, Roxio Creator 9 (for optional DVD+/-RW drives), Synaptics Touchpad Driver, PDF Complete (Vary by country) Optional preloaded software, Microsoft Office Ready: 60 day
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35568	37034
Processor codeDiffers	SLGDZ	SLAZR
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for one	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95, 5 - 90	5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.49 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	34 x 356 x 266 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	358 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	267 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32.3 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	SATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffers	Intel GMA 4500MHD	ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3430
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	90W HP Smart AC Adapter, 90W Smart Combo Adapter, HP Fast Charge 6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery, optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity Battery	External 65W HP Smart AC adapter, 90W HP Smart AC Adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (63 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Special featuresKnown for one	Touch-sensitive controls	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	56K	56K
Docking solutionKnown for one	HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP Mobile Port replicator (all sold separately)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsDiffers	1 ExpressCard/54, Media Card Reader	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, 4-in-1 Media Card Reader
Protection toolsDiffers	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2	HP ProtectTools, HP Security Manager, HP Spare Key, HP File Sanitizer, HP Disk Sanitizer
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43211503
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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