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HP Compaq nc6320 Intel Core™ Duo Processor T2300+ 512M/60G 15" XGA+ DVD/CDRW WXP Pro Notebook vs HP nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 40identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq nc6320 Intel Core™ Duo Processor T2300+ 512M/60G 15" XGA+ DVD/CDRW WXP Pro Notebook:38.1 cm (15")
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Compaq nc6320 Intel Core™ Duo Processor T2300+ 512M/60G 15" XGA+ DVD/CDRW WXP Pro Notebook:1024 x 768 pixels
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Compaq nc6320 Intel Core™ Duo Processor T2300+ 512M/60G 15" XGA+ DVD/CDRW WXP Pro Notebook:4:3
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:16:10
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq nc6320 Intel Core™ Duo Processor T2300+ 512M/60G 15" XGA+ DVD/CDRW WXP Pro Notebook:1.66 GHz
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq nc6320 Intel Core™ Duo Processor T2300+ 512M/60G 15" XGA+ DVD/CDRW WXP Pro Notebook:0.5 GB
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq nc6320 Intel Core™ Duo Processor T2300+ 512M/60G 15" XGA+ DVD/CDRW WXP Pro Notebook:60 GB
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:80 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Compaq nc6320 Intel Core™ Duo Processor T2300+ 512M/60G 15" XGA+ DVD/CDRW WXP Pro Notebook:Intel® GMA 950
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:AMD Mobility Radeon X1600
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Compaq nc6320 Intel Core™ Duo Processor T2300+ 512M/60G 15" XGA+ DVD/CDRW WXP Pro Notebook:0.224 GB
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:0.256 GB

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Comparison of Compaq nc6320 Intel Core™ Duo Processor T2300+ 512M/60G 15" XGA+ DVD/CDRW WXP Pro Notebook, nc8430
141 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ DuoIntel® Core™ Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT2500
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.66 GHz2 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus667 MHz667 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core Duo T2000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYonah
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source151 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory upgrade4 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB80 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 950AMD Mobility Radeon X1600
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.224 GB0.256 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHP Premier Sound High Definition Audio 24-bit DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphoneHP Premier Sound
Audio includedDiffersHP Premier Sound High Definition Audio 24-bit DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphoneHP Premier Sound High Definition Audio 24-bit DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphone, Digital EQ, Advanced audio power management
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersBroadcom Gigabit (10/100/1000 NIC)Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g, MOW2, Bluetooth, YIEEE 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth, Y
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portDiffersNoYes
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantity11
I/O portsDiffers4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone, integrated microphone, AC power, RJ-11, RJ-45, lock slot, S-video TV out, Firewire (1394a), parallel, serial3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 945GM ExpressIntel® 945PM Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Keyboard typeFull-sizedFull-sized
Software2 differ
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersMicrosoft Windows Media Player 10Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Help & Support Center, HP Mobile Printing Driver, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP OpenView Radia Management Agent, InterVideo WinDVD - DVD Player, Sonic Digital Media Plus HP Backup & Recovery Manager, HP Quick Launch Buttons, HP Wireless Assistant
Compatible operating systemsDiffersFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.comFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com, Windows Vista capable, Windows Vista Premium ready
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27236
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSL9K2
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Security management descriptionDiffersHP ProtectTools, HP Drivelock, optional Smart Card Reader, TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Kensington lock slotKensington lock slot, integrated Smart Card Reader (Smart Card sold separately), Symantec Norton Internet Security
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 80 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs20 - 60 °C-40 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 95, 5 - 90
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight2.7 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm28 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source358 x 259 x 28 mm
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffersIntel GMA 950ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Other features5 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Power managementDiffers6-cell Lithium-Ion, secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately), 12-cell HP Ultra-Capacity Battery (sold separately)8-cell Lithium-Ion, secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately)
Power requirementsDiffers65W Smart ACExternal 90W Smart AC adapter 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery, secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately)
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem type56K56K
Docking solutionDiffersHP Basic Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station, HP Monitor StandsHP Basic Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP External MultiBay II, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x express card1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, integrated Smart Card Reader, Secure Digital slot Slots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, 1 integrated Smart Card reader, 1 Secure digital slot
Multi-bay devicesOptional External Multibay II devicesOptional external Multibay II devices
Protection toolsDiffersHP ProtectTools, HP Drivelock, HP TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint SensorHP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Drivelock, HP TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor (optional)
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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