Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dv6-3240ca AMD Phenom II N870 vs HP Pavilion dv7-6160ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 39identical
  • 121known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-3240ca AMD Phenom II N870:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion dv7-6160ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv6-3240ca AMD Phenom II N870:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-6160ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Pavilion dv6-3240ca AMD Phenom II N870:AMD
    • Pavilion dv7-6160ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv6-3240ca AMD Phenom II N870:AMD Phenom II
    • Pavilion dv7-6160ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-3240ca AMD Phenom II N870:N870
    • Pavilion dv7-6160ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:i7-2630QM
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv6-3240ca AMD Phenom II N870:2.3 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-6160ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Pavilion dv6-3240ca AMD Phenom II N870:3.6 GT/s
    • Pavilion dv7-6160ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion dv6-3240ca AMD Phenom II N870:1.5 MB
    • Pavilion dv7-6160ep Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:6 MB

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184 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Phenom IIIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersN870i7-2630QM
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers3.6 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1.5 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
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
Storageidentical
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6370MAMD Radeon HD 6770M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDBeats Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers12
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Trial softwareDiffersSymantec Norton Internet Security 2011Norton Online Backup
Bundled softwareKnown for oneBlio e-Reader CyberLink DVD Suite Premium eBay HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent HP MediaSmart 4.0 Skype Snapfish Picture Mover Windows Live Applications Stardock Fences for HP Microsoft Office Starter 2010Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown 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 sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52219
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 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
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Power on, Supervisor, User
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.49 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm416 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm275 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.08 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V ACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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