Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion dv6-6054ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs HP ProBook XP178AV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M

114specifications compared
58differ
56identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Pavilion dv6-6054ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black, Grey
- ProBook XP178AV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M:Black
Display diagonal
- Pavilion dv6-6054ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ProBook XP178AV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Pavilion dv6-6054ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- ProBook XP178AV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- Pavilion dv6-6054ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:HD
- ProBook XP178AV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M:HD+
Processor generation
- Pavilion dv6-6054ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- ProBook XP178AV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Pavilion dv6-6054ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- ProBook XP178AV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M:i7-640M
Processor cores
- Pavilion dv6-6054ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
- ProBook XP178AV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M:2
Processor threads
- Pavilion dv6-6054ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
- ProBook XP178AV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M:4

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Comparison of dv6-6054ea, XP178AV
160 specifications	A HP Pavilion dv6-6054ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model dv6-6054ea View product	B HP ProBook XP178AV laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M Model XP178AV View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i7-640M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3.46 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
SteppingDiffers	D2	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	21
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 6490M	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4350
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Beats Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	49666
Processor codeDiffers	SR02Y	SLBTN
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1/4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	90 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.91 kg	3.1 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	378 x 246.8 x 31.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	411 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	266 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	282 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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