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HP Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD vs HP Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 40identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:AMD
    • Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:AMD Athlon II Dual-Core
    • Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:P360
    • Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:2.3 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:1 MB
    • Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:L2
    • Pavilion dv7-4132ea Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:L3

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Comparison of Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD, dv7-4132ea
144 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon II Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersP360i3-370M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2L3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
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 i3-300 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 sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
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 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4250AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
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
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.37 GB2.202 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBeats
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
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
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD RS880MIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
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 sourceNo
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 sourceNo
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 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 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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source49020
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBUK
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 TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.55 kg3.25 kg
WidthDiffers374 mm415.3 mm
DepthDiffers246 mm274 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 cm
HeightKnown for one32.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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