Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Compaq Presario CQ57-405SS laptop AMD E E-300 vs HP EliteBook VW659EC laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

79specifications compared
34differ
45identical
108known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Compaq Presario CQ57-405SS laptop AMD E E-300:39.6 cm (15.6")
- EliteBook VW659EC laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor manufacturer
- Compaq Presario CQ57-405SS laptop AMD E E-300:AMD
- EliteBook VW659EC laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel
Processor family
- Compaq Presario CQ57-405SS laptop AMD E E-300:AMD E
- EliteBook VW659EC laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Compaq Presario CQ57-405SS laptop AMD E E-300:E-300
- EliteBook VW659EC laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
Processor frequency
- Compaq Presario CQ57-405SS laptop AMD E E-300:1.3 GHz
- EliteBook VW659EC laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Compaq Presario CQ57-405SS laptop AMD E E-300:2 MB
- EliteBook VW659EC laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Compaq Presario CQ57-405SS laptop AMD E E-300:L2
- EliteBook VW659EC laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Smart Cache
Total storage capacity
- Compaq Presario CQ57-405SS laptop AMD E E-300:320 GB
- EliteBook VW659EC laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:250 GB

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Comparison of CQ57-405SS, VW659EC
187 specifications	A HP Compaq Presario CQ57-405SS laptop AMD E E-300 Model CQ57-405SS View product	B HP EliteBook VW659EC laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M Model VW659EC View product
Designidentical
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD E	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	E-300	i5-520M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arrandale
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 6000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 6310	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.92 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network5 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit LAN, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD A50M	Intel® QM57 Express
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypad	No	No
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Pre-installed softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office Starter	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Symantec Norton Internet Security 60 days	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47341
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	51 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15.24 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15.24 - 12192 m
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CSA, FCC, ICES, GS, CCC, VCCI, KCC, BSMI, CE, GOST, CIT, ACPI, SABS
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.55 kg	2.12 kg
WidthDiffers	376 mm	335.6 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	236.2 mm
HeightDiffers	35 mm	31.3 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.5 cm (13.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.6 cm (9.3")
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.12 cm (1.23")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3/802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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