Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dm4-1050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M vs HP Pavilion dv7-6163us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 74identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion dm4-1050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Silver
    • Pavilion dv7-6163us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dm4-1050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Pavilion dv7-6163us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dm4-1050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-6163us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dm4-1050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion dv7-6163us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion dm4-1050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion dv7-6163us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dm4-1050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
    • Pavilion dv7-6163us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Pavilion dm4-1050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2
    • Pavilion dv7-6163us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Pavilion dm4-1050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4
    • Pavilion dv7-6163us Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8

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Comparison of dm4-1050ca, dv7-6163us
152 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBrown
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-430Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersC2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1720
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1100 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.696 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one101Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353752219
Processor codeDiffersSLBPMSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers62 Wh100 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.49 kg3.05 kg
Width (imperial)Differs37.8 cm (14.9")41.6 cm (16.4")
Depth (imperial)Differs24.5 cm (9.65")27.5 cm (10.8")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs3.07 cm (1.21")3.15 cm (1.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs3.48 cm (1.37")3.61 cm (1.42")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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