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HP Pavilion dv3-4206tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs Samsung 5 500P4C-S04 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 73identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv3-4206tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 5 500P4C-S04 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv3-4206tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 500P4C-S04 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion dv3-4206tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5 500P4C-S04 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv3-4206tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • 5 500P4C-S04 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • Pavilion dv3-4206tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2
    • 5 500P4C-S04 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Pavilion dv3-4206tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4
    • 5 500P4C-S04 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Pavilion dv3-4206tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
    • 5 500P4C-S04 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv3-4206tx Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
    • 5 500P4C-S04 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of dv3-4206tx, 500P4C-S04
165 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2023
SteppingKnown for oneK0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6370MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersATI, IntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby AdvancedSoundAlive
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit LAN, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersClickpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295264899
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC26Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersPower onBIOS, HDD
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.18 kg2.27 kg
WidthDiffers322 mm332 mm
DepthDiffers222 mm233.4 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.14 cm
HeightKnown for one29.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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