Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Pavilion g6-2279sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs HP Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 124identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion g6-2279sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Blue
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion g6-2279sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion g6-2279sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Pavilion g6-2279sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:HD
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion g6-2279sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion g6-2279sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion g6-2279sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:i7-3632QM
  • Processor cores
    • Pavilion g6-2279sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:4

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197 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.197 x 0.197 mm
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200:1
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3632QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2522
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 7670M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Advanced AudioHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Dolby Advanced Audio - HP Connected Music - HP Connected Photo - HP Coolsense - HP ProtectSmart - HP Connected ePrint - Cyberlink Power DVD - Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570871458
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-24 - 45 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 12192 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg2.98 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm267 mm
HeightDiffers36.3 mm36.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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