Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 64identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:40.6 cm (16")
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:AMD
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:Intel® Core™2 Quad
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:QL-64
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:Q9000
  • Processor cores
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:2
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:2
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:2.1 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:2 GHz

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164 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon X2 Dual-CoreIntel® Core™2 Quad
Processor modelDiffersQL-64Q9000
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB6 MB
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket S1Socket L1
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4650
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.918 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium Sound3D Sound Blaster Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one101Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40480
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGEJ
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 65%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.14 kg3.52 kg
WidthDiffers378.5 mm412.6 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm277 mm
HeightDiffers41 mm43.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD RS780MUnknown — not stated by the source

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