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HP Pavilion DV6-1014EL Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 vs Lenovo L420 + Kit

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 47identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion DV6-1014EL Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • L420 + Kit:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion DV6-1014EL Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • L420 + Kit:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion DV6-1014EL Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:T6400
    • L420 + Kit:i5-2450M
  • Processor threads
    • Pavilion DV6-1014EL Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:2
    • L420 + Kit:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion DV6-1014EL Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:2 GHz
    • L420 + Kit:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion DV6-1014EL Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:2 MB
    • L420 + Kit:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Pavilion DV6-1014EL Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:L2
    • L420 + Kit:Smart Cache
  • Processor lithography
    • Pavilion DV6-1014EL Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400:45 nm
    • L420 + Kit:32 nm

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157 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT6400i5-2450M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynSandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1025
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 478Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one410 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one107 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAltec LansingHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Works Office Home Student 2007 Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows Mail Adobe Reader HP MediaSmart Suite Windows Media Player Windows Photo Gallery DVD Play Windows Movie Maker, Windows DVD Maker Cyberlink DVD Suite Windows Media Center HP Total Care AdvisorUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features21 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4047953452
Processor codeDiffersSLGJ4SR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.14 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers378.5 mm343.9 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm232.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91.4 cm (36")
HeightKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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