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HP Pavilion dv6-1238ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv7-2173ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 84identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-1238ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:40.6 cm (16")
    • Pavilion dv7-2173ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv6-1238ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-2173ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv6-1238ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Pavilion dv7-2173ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:Intel® Core™2 Quad
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-1238ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:T6500
    • Pavilion dv7-2173ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:Q9000
  • Processor cores
    • Pavilion dv6-1238ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:2
    • Pavilion dv7-2173ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Pavilion dv6-1238ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:2
    • Pavilion dv7-2173ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv6-1238ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:2.1 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-2173ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion dv6-1238ca Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 Laptop:2 MB
    • Pavilion dv7-2173ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:6 MB

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Comparison of dv6-1238ca, dv7-2173ca
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
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Quad
Processor modelDiffersT6500Q9000
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket L1
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for Mobile
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersR0E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs10.57.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4530AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.79 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
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-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 features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)DiffersNoYes
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® 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers3931140480
Processor codeDiffersSLGF4SLGEJ
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 & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.94 kg3.52 kg
WidthDiffers378.5 mm412.6 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm277 mm
Height (front)Differs3.4 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.1 cm4.32 cm
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

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