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HP ENVY dv7-7201sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs HP ENVY dv7-7203sa Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 136identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ENVY dv7-7201sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ENVY dv7-7203sa Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ENVY dv7-7201sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ENVY dv7-7203sa Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ENVY dv7-7201sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • ENVY dv7-7203sa Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:i7-3630QM
  • Processor cores
    • ENVY dv7-7201sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2
    • ENVY dv7-7203sa Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • ENVY dv7-7201sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:4
    • ENVY dv7-7203sa Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ENVY dv7-7201sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • ENVY dv7-7203sa Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ENVY dv7-7201sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • ENVY dv7-7203sa Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ENVY dv7-7201sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3 MB
    • ENVY dv7-7203sa Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop:6 MB

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Comparison of dv7-7201sa, dv7-7203sa
161 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHD+HD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2524
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cards11
Audioidentical
Audio systemBeats AudioBeats Audio
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers44
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit LAN, WLANGigabit LAN, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-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
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
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 slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 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 Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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)DiffersYesNo
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® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570871459
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight3.14 kg3.14 kg
Width416 mm416 mm
Depth274 mm274 mm
Height35.2 mm35.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes

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