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HP Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC vs HP Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC

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  • 25differ
  • 35identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC (2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The HP Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC has 1 GB more internal memory than the HP Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC (2 GB vs 1 GB). The HP Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC has 40 GB more total storage capacity than the HP Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC (160 GB vs 120 GB). Only the HP Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC has ExpressCard slot. Only the HP Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC has SmartCard slot.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC:AMD
    • Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC:AMD Mobile Sempron
    • Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC:3800+
    • Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:T5670
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC:2.2 GHz
    • Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:1.8 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC:1 GB
    • Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC:120 GB
    • Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:160 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC:DVD Super Multi DL
    • Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:DVD±RW
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC:AMD Radeon X1250
    • Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:Intel® GMA X3100

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Comparison of Compaq 6715s AMD Sempron 3800+ 1024M/120G 15.4" WXGA BrightView DVD+/-RW DL Super WVST Home B Notebook PC, Compaq 6720s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC
110 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Mobile SempronIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers3800+T5670
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory upgrade4 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon X1250Intel® GMA X3100
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.384 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone inHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone inUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersBroadcom 802.11a/b/g mini-pci card, Bluetooth, YIEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for one2 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull-sizedUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home BasicWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for onePreloaded software: HP Backup and Recovery Manager, Roxio Creator 9 and Microsoft Office 2007 Ready (60 day free trial)Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista EnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35163
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLAJ5
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers357 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm267 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm32.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
UNSPSC-code4321150343211503
Power managementKnown for one6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP Extended Life Battery, optional HP Ultra-Capacity BatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneExternal 90W HP Smart AC adapter 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-IonUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56KUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for oneSlots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cardsUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneOptional external Multibay II devicesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsKnown for oneHP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP DriveGuardUnknown — 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 oneKensington Lock slot, Symantec Norton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneATI Radeon X1250Unknown — not stated by the source

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