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HP ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs HP ProBook BKB5Q28LT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M

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  • 152specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 121identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Grey
    • ProBook BKB5Q28LT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:Black
  • Processor family
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ProBook BKB5Q28LT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ProBook BKB5Q28LT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • ProBook BKB5Q28LT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:i7-3520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
    • ProBook BKB5Q28LT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • ProBook BKB5Q28LT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3 MB
    • ProBook BKB5Q28LT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:4 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • ProBook BKB5Q28LT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of BKB5Q21LT, BKB5Q28LT
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3520M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2529
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATA IISATA II
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1250 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemSRSSRS
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
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 Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570864893
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0MU
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.33 kg2.03 kg
WidthDiffers375 mm338 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm231 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm34 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Intel segment taggingEnterpriseEnterprise

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