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HP EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv6-1407sa Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4300 Laptop

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  • 100specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 49identical
  • 101known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion dv6-1407sa Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4300 Laptop:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
  • Processor model
    • EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:i5-540M
    • Pavilion dv6-1407sa Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4300 Laptop:T4300
  • Processor threads
    • EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:4
    • Pavilion dv6-1407sa Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4300 Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:2.53 GHz
    • Pavilion dv6-1407sa Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4300 Laptop:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:3 MB
    • Pavilion dv6-1407sa Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4300 Laptop:1 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:Smart Cache
    • Pavilion dv6-1407sa Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4300 Laptop:L2
  • Processor socket
    • EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:BGA 956
    • Pavilion dv6-1407sa Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4300 Laptop:Socket 478
  • Processor lithography
    • EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:32 nm
    • Pavilion dv6-1407sa Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4300 Laptop:45 nm

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201 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-540MT4300
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.07 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersArrandalePenryn
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
SteppingDiffersC2R0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1910.5
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 w/ vProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 5100MNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® GMA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® GMA 4500MHD
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.309 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioSRS Premium Sound
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone arrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology, YUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 DisplayPort; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 1394a; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 AC power; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 eSATA; 1 docking connector; 1 secondary battery connectorUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® QM57 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneSpill-resistant keyboard with drainUnknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Recovery Manager (available with Windows 7 or Vista only), HP Support Assistant (available with Windows 7 or Vista only), HP QuickLaunch Buttons Software, HP QuickLook 3, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP Wireless Assistant, HP SkyRoom, Microsoft Office Professional 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; SUSE Linux Enterprise 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features17 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4354437253
Processor package sizeKnown for onerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1/4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGJM
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, Setup Password, DriveLock Password, TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip, TPM Enhanced DriveLock, HP Disk Sanitizer, Kensington Lock slot, Support for Computrace LoJack Pro for HP ProtectToUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 12192 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.95 kg2.88 kg
WidthDiffers373.5 mm378.5 mm
DepthDiffers251.5 mm258 mm
Height (front)Differs3.24 cm3.4 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one374 x 252 x 32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 cm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one320 GB 7200 rpm SATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm) Solid State DriveUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneNVIDIA NVS 5100Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one8-cell (68 WHr) Lithium-Ion BatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneExternal 90W HP Smart AC Adapter (travel use), HP Fast Charge 8-cell (68 WHr) Lithium-Ion BatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56K V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP USB 2.0 Docking Station, HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, HP Monitor Stand, HP Basic Adjustable Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook StandUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 6-in-1 Media Card ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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