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HP Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD vs MSI Classic A6100-CM1205 laptop AMD Mobile Sempron M120

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 40identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:Black
    • Classic A6100-CM1205 laptop AMD Mobile Sempron M120:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:AMD Athlon II Dual-Core
    • Classic A6100-CM1205 laptop AMD Mobile Sempron M120:AMD Mobile Sempron
  • Processor model
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:P360
    • Classic A6100-CM1205 laptop AMD Mobile Sempron M120:M120
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:2.3 GHz
    • Classic A6100-CM1205 laptop AMD Mobile Sempron M120:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:1 MB
    • Classic A6100-CM1205 laptop AMD Mobile Sempron M120:0.512 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:3 GB
    • Classic A6100-CM1205 laptop AMD Mobile Sempron M120:2 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:DDR3-SDRAM
    • Classic A6100-CM1205 laptop AMD Mobile Sempron M120:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD:320 GB
    • Classic A6100-CM1205 laptop AMD Mobile Sempron M120:250 GB

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Comparison of Compaq Presario CQ56-215SD, A6100-CM1205
78 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon II Dual-CoreAMD Mobile Sempron
Processor modelDiffersP360M120
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB0.512 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
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
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4250AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4200
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.37 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
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
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
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
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD RS880MUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.55 kg2.5 kg
Width374 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers246 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers32.8 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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