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HP Pavilion g6-2165sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs HP Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 177specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 149identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion g6-2165sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Pink
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Blue
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion g6-2165sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion g6-2165sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion g6-2165sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion g6-2165sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Pavilion g6-2165sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • Pavilion g6-2165sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:32 nm
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Pavilion g6-2165sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Sandy Bridge
    • Pavilion g6-2186sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Ivy Bridge

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181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersPinkBlue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2350Mi5-3210M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2325
Maximum number of SMP processors11
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installed00
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SDMMC, SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemDolby Advanced AudioDolby Advanced Audio
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerAltec LansingAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Optical drive interfaceSATASATA
DVD-R read speed8x8x
DVD-R write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed8x8x
DVD+R read speed8x8x
DVD+R write speed8x8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed8x8x
DVD-RAM read speed5x5x
DVD-RAM write speed5x5x
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
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 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
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 HM76 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareSymantec Norton Internet SecuritySymantec Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareMicrosoft Office StarterMicrosoft Office Starter
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 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 versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
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 KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343865708
Processor codeDiffersSR0DNSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
Power auto-sensingYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-24 - 45 °C-24 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.48 kg2.48 kg
Width376 mm376 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height36.3 mm36.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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