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HP Compaq Presario CQ56-250SA vs HP Compaq Presario CQ56-256SA

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 55identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-250SA:AMD V
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-256SA:AMD Athlon II
  • Processor model
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-250SA:V160
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-256SA:P360
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-250SA:2.4 GHz
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-256SA:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-250SA:0.5 MB
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-256SA:1 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-250SA:2 GB
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-256SA:3 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-250SA:1 x 2 GB
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-256SA:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-250SA:250 GB
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-256SA:320 GB
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-250SA:0.893 GB
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-256SA:1.37 GB

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Comparison of Compaq Presario CQ56-250SA, Compaq Presario CQ56-256SA
75 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersAMD VAMD Athlon II
Processor modelDiffersV160P360
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers0.5 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4250AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.893 GB1.37 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneGenericUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-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 quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
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 slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardDiffersNoYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight2.55 kg2.55 kg
Width374 mm374 mm
Depth246 mm246 mm
HeightDiffers32.4 mm32.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD RS880M

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