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HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation vs MSI Classic CR700-211 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 29identical
  • 101known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:43.2 cm (17")
    • Classic CR700-211 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Classic CR700-211 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:16:10
    • Classic CR700-211 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:16:9
  • Processor family
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR700-211 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
  • Processor model
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:i5-540M
    • Classic CR700-211 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:T4500
  • Processor threads
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:4
    • Classic CR700-211 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:2
  • Processor frequency
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:2.53 GHz
    • Classic CR700-211 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:3 MB
    • Classic CR700-211 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:1 MB

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168 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-540MT4500
Processor threadsDiffers42
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 socketKnown for oneBGA 956Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersArrandalePenryn
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
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 TransistorsDiffers382 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²107 mm²
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
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB4 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 source2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800MNVIDIA GeForce 8200M G
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 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
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
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
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
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 ExpressNVIDIA MCP79MVL
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — 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 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 TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
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 TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4354442925
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
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGZC
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
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 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers397.5 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers285.5 mm267 mm
Height (front)Differs3.65 cm3.37 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 cm
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
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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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