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HP Compaq Presario CQ56-251SA AMD V V160 vs HP Pavilion dv6-6040ep AMD Phenom II P960

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 36identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-251SA AMD V V160:AMD V
    • Pavilion dv6-6040ep AMD Phenom II P960:AMD Phenom II
  • Processor model
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-251SA AMD V V160:V160
    • Pavilion dv6-6040ep AMD Phenom II P960:P960
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-251SA AMD V V160:0.512 MB
    • Pavilion dv6-6040ep AMD Phenom II P960:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-251SA AMD V V160:2 GB
    • Pavilion dv6-6040ep AMD Phenom II P960:4 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-251SA AMD V V160:4 GB
    • Pavilion dv6-6040ep AMD Phenom II P960:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-251SA AMD V V160:250 GB
    • Pavilion dv6-6040ep AMD Phenom II P960:750 GB
  • Card reader integrated
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-251SA AMD V V160:No
    • Pavilion dv6-6040ep AMD Phenom II P960:Yes
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Compaq Presario CQ56-251SA AMD V V160:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4250
    • Pavilion dv6-6040ep AMD Phenom II P960:AMD Radeon HD 6650M

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Comparison of CQ56-251SA, dv6-6040ep
75 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD VAMD Phenom II
Processor modelDiffersV160P960
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 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 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4250AMD Radeon HD 6650M
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet, Fast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetAMD RS880MAMD RS880M
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.55 kg2.91 kg
WidthDiffers374 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers246 mm246.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.11 cm
HeightKnown for one32.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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