Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion g6-2208ax AMD A6 A6-4400M Laptop vs Lenovo Essential B480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

61specifications compared
20differ
41identical
111known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Pavilion g6-2208ax AMD A6 A6-4400M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Essential B480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor manufacturer
- Pavilion g6-2208ax AMD A6 A6-4400M Laptop:AMD
- Essential B480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel
Processor family
- Pavilion g6-2208ax AMD A6 A6-4400M Laptop:AMD A6
- Essential B480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Pavilion g6-2208ax AMD A6 A6-4400M Laptop:A6-4400M
- Essential B480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
Processor threads
- Pavilion g6-2208ax AMD A6 A6-4400M Laptop:2
- Essential B480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:4
Processor frequency
- Pavilion g6-2208ax AMD A6 A6-4400M Laptop:2.7 GHz
- Essential B480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
Processor cache
- Pavilion g6-2208ax AMD A6 A6-4400M Laptop:1 MB
- Essential B480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Pavilion g6-2208ax AMD A6 A6-4400M Laptop:L2
- Essential B480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Smart Cache

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Comparison of g6-2208ax, B480
172 specifications	A HP Pavilion g6-2208ax AMD A6 A6-4400M Laptop Model g6-2208ax View product	B Lenovo Essential B480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model B480 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	300:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A6	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	A6-4400M	i3-2350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket FS1r2	Socket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 7670M	NVIDIA® GeForce® 610M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 7000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 7520G	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards	1	1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
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 quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	53438
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0DN
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.48 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	376 mm	339 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	230 mm
HeightDiffers	36.3 mm	33.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	AMD AM70 FCH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15 - 12192 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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