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HP Pavilion dv6-1230ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv6-1248ca AMD Turion

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 96identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-1230ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion dv6-1248ca AMD Turion:40.6 cm (16")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Pavilion dv6-1230ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:Intel
    • Pavilion dv6-1248ca AMD Turion:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv6-1230ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Pavilion dv6-1248ca AMD Turion:AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-1230ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:T6500
    • Pavilion dv6-1248ca AMD Turion:RM-75
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv6-1230ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:2.1 GHz
    • Pavilion dv6-1248ca AMD Turion:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion dv6-1230ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:2 MB
    • Pavilion dv6-1248ca AMD Turion:1 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Pavilion dv6-1230ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • Pavilion dv6-1248ca AMD Turion:Socket S1
  • On-board graphics card family
    • Pavilion dv6-1230ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:Intel® GMA
    • Pavilion dv6-1248ca AMD Turion:AMD Radeon HD 3000

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Comparison of dv6-1230ca, dv6-1248ca
127 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoAMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile
Processor modelDiffersT6500RM-75
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket S1
Processor lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for onePenrynUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneFSBUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — 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
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one10.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® GMAAMD Radeon HD 3000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDAMD Radeon HD 3200
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.759 GB1.982 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemSRS Premium SoundSRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs22
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keys101101
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one39311Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGF4Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating altitude-15 - 3048 m-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15 - 12192 m-15 - 12192 m
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.94 kg2.94 kg
Width378.5 mm378.5 mm
Depth258 mm258 mm
Height (front)3.4 cm3.4 cm
Height (rear)4.1 cm4.1 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package width450 mm450 mm
Package depth160 mm160 mm
Package height345 mm345 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD RS780M

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