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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 Lenovo X201 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620LM Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 24differ
  • 74identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY:Laptop
    • X201 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620LM Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Display diagonal
    • EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY:43.2 cm (17")
    • X201 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620LM Hybrid (2-in-1):30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • X201 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620LM Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor model
    • EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY:i7-620M
    • X201 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620LM Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-620LM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY:3.33 GHz
    • X201 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620LM Hybrid (2-in-1):2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY:2.66 GHz
    • X201 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620LM Hybrid (2-in-1):2 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY:35 W
    • X201 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620LM Hybrid (2-in-1):25 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB 500 GB Intel® GMA Windows 7 Professional QWERTY:20
    • X201 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620LM Hybrid (2-in-1):15

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163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConvertible (Swivel)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-620Mi7-620LM
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.33 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1288BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneC2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 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)Differs2015
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 w/ vProUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMAUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz266 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz566 MHz
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGMA
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and muteUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
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 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-inUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® QM57 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad + Scroll zoneUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneSpill-resistant keyboard with drainUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 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)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4356043559
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBPEUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells88
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.9 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee 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 sloUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneMCAD: 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, SUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.57 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers397.5 mm295 mm
DepthDiffers285.5 mm257 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.65 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.3 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one500 GB 7200 rpm SATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSATA II (7200 rpm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one8-cell (68 WHr) Long Life Lithium-Ion BatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneExternal 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 ChargeUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP WKS Docking Station, HP Advanced WKS Docking Station, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Adjustable Display StandUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 Media Card ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP

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