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HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation vs HP ProBook 4515s + 3 year NBD Onsite Commercial Notebook Service

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 27identical
  • 113known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:43.2 cm (17")
    • ProBook 4515s + 3 year NBD Onsite Commercial Notebook Service:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • ProBook 4515s + 3 year NBD Onsite Commercial Notebook Service:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:16:10
    • ProBook 4515s + 3 year NBD Onsite Commercial Notebook Service:16:9
  • Processor model
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:i5-540M
    • ProBook 4515s + 3 year NBD Onsite Commercial Notebook Service:M520
  • Processor frequency
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:2.53 GHz
    • ProBook 4515s + 3 year NBD Onsite Commercial Notebook Service:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:3 MB
    • ProBook 4515s + 3 year NBD Onsite Commercial Notebook Service:1 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:Smart Cache
    • ProBook 4515s + 3 year NBD Onsite Commercial Notebook Service:L2
  • Internal memory
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:4 GB
    • ProBook 4515s + 3 year NBD Onsite Commercial Notebook Service:2 GB

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165 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originChinaChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-540MM520
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.07 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 956Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneArrandaleUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one19Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 w/ vProUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3200
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and muteUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless TechnologyIEEE 802.11b/g
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
I/O portsKnown for one2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 eSATA; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 VGA-inUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM57 ExpressAMD RS880M
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneSpill-resistant keyboard with drainUnknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Help and Support Center, HP QuickLaunch Buttons Software, PDF Complete SE, Intervideo WinDVD - DVD Player, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, Webcam Software HP Recovery Manager, HP QuickLook 3, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, Roxio Creator Business, Skype, WinZip
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one1.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one43544Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for onerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1/4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Integrated Smart Card Reader, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, Setup Password, DriveLock Password, TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip, TPM Enhanced DriveLock, HP Disk Sanitizer, Kensington Lock sloUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneMCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, SUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.57 kg2.59 kg
WidthDiffers397.5 mm371.8 mm
DepthDiffers285.5 mm249.6 mm
Height (front)Differs3.65 cm3.15 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one500 GB 7200 rpm SATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSolid State Drive SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Battery typeKnown for one8-cell (68 WHr) Long Life Lithium-Ion BatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one150W Smart AC adapter; 120W Smart AC adapter; 90W Smart AC adapter; HP Fast ChargeUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56K V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP WKS Docking Station, HP Advanced WKS Docking Station, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Adjustable Display StandUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 Media Card ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Manageability featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 3D DriveGuard
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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