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HP Compaq Presario CQ56-113SA vs Lenovo ThinkPad L512 + 45N6679

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  • 95specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 44identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-113SA:Intel® Celeron®
    • ThinkPad L512 + 45N6679:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-113SA:T3500
    • ThinkPad L512 + 45N6679:i3-370M
  • Processor threads
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-113SA:2
    • ThinkPad L512 + 45N6679:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-113SA:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad L512 + 45N6679:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-113SA:1 MB
    • ThinkPad L512 + 45N6679:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-113SA:L2
    • ThinkPad L512 + 45N6679:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-113SA:Socket 478
    • ThinkPad L512 + 45N6679:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-113SA:45 nm
    • ThinkPad L512 + 45N6679:32 nm

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Comparison of Compaq Presario CQ56-113SA, ThinkPad L512 + 45N6679
156 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersT3500i3-370M
Processor threadsDiffers24
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 socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor T3000 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °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 TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source667 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 4500MUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.309 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersGenericHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64DiffersNoYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4210449020
Processor codeDiffersSLGJVSLBUK
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, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.55 kg2.56 kg
WidthDiffers374 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers246 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs3.28 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.78 cm3.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GL40 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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