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HP G62-b09ED Notebook PC vs HP G72-a12SD Notebook PC

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 94identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • G62-b09ED Notebook PC:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • G72-a12SD Notebook PC:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • G62-b09ED Notebook PC:1366 x 768 pixels
    • G72-a12SD Notebook PC:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • G62-b09ED Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i5
    • G72-a12SD Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • G62-b09ED Notebook PC:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • G72-a12SD Notebook PC:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • G62-b09ED Notebook PC:i5-460M
    • G72-a12SD Notebook PC:i3-350M
  • Processor frequency
    • G62-b09ED Notebook PC:2.53 GHz
    • G72-a12SD Notebook PC:2.26 GHz
  • Stepping
    • G62-b09ED Notebook PC:K0
    • G72-a12SD Notebook PC:C2
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • G62-b09ED Notebook PC:19
    • G72-a12SD Notebook PC:17

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Comparison of G62-b09ED Notebook PC, G72-a12SD Notebook PC
145 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneSilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi3-350M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersK0C2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1917
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel HDAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.696 GB2.202 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Online Backup Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Internet Explorer, Windows Live Messenger, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017943529
Processor codeDiffersSLC22SLBPL
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers374 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers246 mm269 mm
Height (front)Differs3.18 cm3.24 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.68 cm3.74 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown 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

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