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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dv6-3280ca AMD Phenom II P960 vs MSI Megabook GX660R-634IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 35identical
  • 98known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Silver
    • Black
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD Phenom II
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • P960
    • i7-740QM
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 1.73 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 3.6 GT/s
    • 2.5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 6 MB

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HP

Pavilion dv6-3280ca AMD Phenom II P960

Model dv6-3280ca

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B

MSI

Megabook GX660R-634IT laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

Model GX660R-634IT

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Phenom IIIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersP960i7-740QM
Processor coresKnown for one4
Processor threadsKnown for one8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers3.6 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for one45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneClarksfield
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneB1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one45 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one13
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6550MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1
TV-outNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® PM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2010
Trial softwareKnown for oneSymantec Norton Internet Security 2011
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
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one49024
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBQG
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.49 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers377.9 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers245.1 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mm
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one7.8 cm (3.07")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one8.81 cm (3.47")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemKnown for oneYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V AC
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneEPEAT
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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