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HP EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY vs HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 123identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-620M
    • i5-540M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.33 GHz
    • 3.07 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.66 GHz
    • 2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1288
    • BGA 956
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 20
    • 19

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EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY

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Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Country of originChinaChina
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.2 cm (17")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-620Mi5-540M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.33 GHz3.07 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 956
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC2C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor technologyIntel Centrino 2 w/ vProIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory upgradeDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one500 GB
HDD interfaceSATA IISATA II
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD
Maximum HDD capacityDiffers640 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMANVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)766 MHz766 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIA
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio includedHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and muteHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR2.1+EDR
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0
I/O ports2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 eSATA; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 VGA-in2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 eSATA; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 VGA-in
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® QM57 ExpressIntel® QM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Keyboard typeSpill-resistant keyboard with drainSpill-resistant keyboard with drain
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
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 TechnologyYesYes
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)NoNo
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)36 bit36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4356043544
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBPE
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells88
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Security management descriptionMcAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Integrated Smart Card Reader, 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 sloMcAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Integrated Smart Card Reader, 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 slo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationMCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, SMCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, S
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight3.57 kg3.57 kg
Width397.5 mm397.5 mm
Depth285.5 mm285.5 mm
Height (front)3.65 cm3.65 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 mm397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 mm
Hard drive1 differ
Storage drive type500 GB 7200 rpm SATA II500 GB 7200 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerDiffersSATA II (7200 rpm)Solid State Drive SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Battery type8-cell (68 WHr) Long Life Lithium-Ion Battery8-cell (68 WHr) Long Life Lithium-Ion Battery
Minimum storage drive space250 GB250 GB
Power requirementsDiffersExternal 200W HP Slim Smart AC Adapter, external 230W HP Slim Smart AC Adapter, Power cord (1.8 meters, with AC adapter 3.66 meters), HP Fast Charge150W Smart AC adapter; 120W Smart AC adapter; 90W Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersV.9256K V.92
Intel segment taggingEnterpriseEnterprise
Docking solutionHP WKS Docking Station, HP Advanced WKS Docking Station, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Adjustable Display StandHP WKS Docking Station, HP Advanced WKS Docking Station, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Adjustable Display Stand
Expansion slots1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 Media Card Reader1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 Media Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo

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