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HP Pavilion dv6-3163eo Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv7-4170eo Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop

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  • 100specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 59identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion dv6-3163eo Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Black
    • Pavilion dv7-4170eo Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-3163eo Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion dv7-4170eo Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv6-3163eo Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-4170eo Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Pavilion dv6-3163eo Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:HD
    • Pavilion dv7-4170eo Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv6-3163eo Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion dv7-4170eo Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion dv6-3163eo Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion dv7-4170eo Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-3163eo Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:i5-460M
    • Pavilion dv7-4170eo Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • Pavilion dv6-3163eo Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:2
    • Pavilion dv7-4170eo Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop:4

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Comparison of dv6-3163eo, dv7-4170eo
135 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
SteppingDiffersK0B1
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)Differs1912
Processor codenameKnown for oneArrandaleUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
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
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 7 Home Premium
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Internet Explorer, Windows Live Messenger, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017943122
Processor codeDiffersSLC22SLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Dual Speakers
HP Support AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Software providedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP MediaSmart Suite, HP Setup, HP Advisor, HP ProtectSmart
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
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Power on, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg3.25 kg
WidthDiffers378.5 mm415.3 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm274 mm
Height (front)Differs3.4 cm3.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.2 cm3.7 cm
Packaging data2 differ
Package depthDiffers160 mm110 mm
Package weightDiffers4.72 kg5.2 kg
Package widthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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