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HP Compaq 515 vs HP ProBook 4420s

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 43identical
  • 76known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Compaq 515:Black
    • ProBook 4420s:Brown
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Compaq 515:AMD
    • ProBook 4420s:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Compaq 515:AMD Mobile Sempron
    • ProBook 4420s:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Compaq 515:SI-42
    • ProBook 4420s:i5-520M
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq 515:2.1 GHz
    • ProBook 4420s:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq 515:1 MB
    • ProBook 4420s:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Compaq 515:L2
    • ProBook 4420s:Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq 515:2 GB
    • ProBook 4420s:3 GB

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Comparison of Compaq 515, ProBook 4420s
142 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Mobile SempronIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersSI-42i5-520M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers800 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200Intel HD
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyWi-FiWi-Fi
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 StarterWindows XP Professional
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47341
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight2.27 kg2.27 kg
WidthDiffers32 mm30 mm
Depth340 mm340 mm
HeightDiffers234 mm230 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11bgIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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