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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP G G42-240US AMD Turion II Dual Core P520 vs HP EliteBook VQ306EP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 33identical
  • 112known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 35.6 cm (14")
    • 30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:9
    • 16:10
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD Turion II Dual Core
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • P520
    • i5-540M
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.3 GHz
    • 2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 3 MB

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HP

G G42-240US AMD Turion II Dual Core P520

Model G42-240US

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HP

EliteBook VQ306EP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M

Model VQ306EP#ABA

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Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Turion II Dual CoreIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP520i5-540M
Processor coresKnown for one2
Processor threadsKnown for one4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.07 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneC2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 W
TjunctionKnown for one105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one19
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4250Not available
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.917 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHP Premier Sound
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneNot supported
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
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 quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1
TV-outNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® QM57 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one101
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for one43544
Processor package sizeKnown for onerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6
Battery capacityKnown for one47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, IT Eco
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.53 kg
WidthDiffers341.8 mm282.2 mm
DepthDiffers227.8 mm213.4 mm
HeightKnown for one28 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.15 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.63 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Indication lightKnown for oneYes
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Internal modemKnown for oneYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYes

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