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HP Pavilion dv6-2150ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv7-3157ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop

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  • 154specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 106identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion dv6-2150ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Laptop:Black, Espresso
    • Pavilion dv7-3157ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-2150ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion dv7-3157ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv6-2150ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-3157ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv6-2150ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion dv7-3157ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion dv6-2150ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion dv7-3157ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-2150ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Laptop:i5-430M
    • Pavilion dv7-3157ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • Pavilion dv6-2150ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Laptop:2
    • Pavilion dv7-3157ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Pavilion dv6-2150ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M Laptop:4
    • Pavilion dv7-3157ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:8

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Comparison of dv6-2150ca, dv7-3157ca
184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, EspressoBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-430Mi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
SteppingDiffersC2B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1712
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® G105MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.287 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS Premium Sound
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Online Backup, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one- HP MediaSmart Suite - HP Setup - HP Advisor - HP Support Assistant - HP ProtectSmart - Cyberlink DVD Suite - Windows Media center - Windows Live Applications - HP Games Console - EasyBits Magic Desktop - Microsoft Internet Explorer - Windows Live Messenger - Adobe Reader - Adobe Flash PlayerUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353743122
Processor codeDiffersSLBPMSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
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
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 65%
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg3.52 kg
WidthDiffers378.5 mm412.6 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm277 mm
Height (front)Differs3.4 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.2 cm4.32 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one4.72 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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