Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion g6-2138tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM vs Samsung 3 300E5C-A15L Intel® Pentium® B960

131specifications compared
57differ
74identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Pavilion g6-2138tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:Black
- 3 300E5C-A15L Intel® Pentium® B960:Black, Silver
Processor family
- Pavilion g6-2138tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- 3 300E5C-A15L Intel® Pentium® B960:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Pavilion g6-2138tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:i7-3612QM
- 3 300E5C-A15L Intel® Pentium® B960:B960
Processor cores
- Pavilion g6-2138tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:4
- 3 300E5C-A15L Intel® Pentium® B960:2
Processor threads
- Pavilion g6-2138tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:8
- 3 300E5C-A15L Intel® Pentium® B960:2
Processor frequency
- Pavilion g6-2138tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:2.1 GHz
- 3 300E5C-A15L Intel® Pentium® B960:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Pavilion g6-2138tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:6 MB
- 3 300E5C-A15L Intel® Pentium® B960:2 MB
Processor cache type
- Pavilion g6-2138tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM:Smart Cache
- 3 300E5C-A15L Intel® Pentium® B960:L3

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Comparison of g6-2138tx, 300E5C-A15L
167 specifications	A HP Pavilion g6-2138tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3612QM Model g6-2138tx View product	B Samsung 3 300E5C-A15L Intel® Pentium® B960 Model 300E5C-A15L View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3612QM	B960
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 1224	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	E1	Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 7670M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD, Intel	Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA Optimus technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Advanced Audio	HD
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet, Wlan	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64901	59836
Processor codeDiffers	SR0MR	SR07V
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	60 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.48 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	376 mm	367.9 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	243 mm
HeightKnown for one	36.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.99 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.49 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM70 Express

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