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HP Pavilion dv6-6b20ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs HP Pavilion dv7-6b01ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 120identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-6b20ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion dv7-6b01ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv6-6b20ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-6b01ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Total storage capacity
    • Pavilion dv6-6b20ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:640 GB
    • Pavilion dv7-6b01ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:750 GB
  • Total HDDs capacity
    • Pavilion dv6-6b20ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:640 GB
    • Pavilion dv7-6b01ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:750 GB
  • Weight
    • Pavilion dv6-6b20ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.91 kg
    • Pavilion dv7-6b01ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3.43 kg
  • Width
    • Pavilion dv6-6b20ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:378 mm
    • Pavilion dv7-6b01ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:416 mm
  • Depth
    • Pavilion dv6-6b20ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:246.8 mm
    • Pavilion dv7-6b01ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:275 mm
  • Height
    • Pavilion dv6-6b20ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.2 mm
    • Pavilion dv7-6b01ed Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:36 mm

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130 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-2430Mi5-2430M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2424
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityDiffers640 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SDMMC, SD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Radeon HD 6490MAMD Radeon HD 6490M
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneBeats AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID5345053450
Processor codeSR04WSR04W
Processor package size37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.91 kg3.43 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm416 mm
DepthDiffers246.8 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers35.2 mm36 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo

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