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HP G62-b97ED Notebook PC vs HP G72-b20SD Notebook PC

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 45identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • G62-b97ED Notebook PC:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • G72-b20SD Notebook PC:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • G62-b97ED Notebook PC:1366 x 768 pixels
    • G72-b20SD Notebook PC:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • G62-b97ED Notebook PC:AMD Athlon II
    • G72-b20SD Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • G62-b97ED Notebook PC:P340
    • G72-b20SD Notebook PC:i3-350M
  • Processor frequency
    • G62-b97ED Notebook PC:2.2 GHz
    • G72-b20SD Notebook PC:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • G62-b97ED Notebook PC:1 MB
    • G72-b20SD Notebook PC:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • G62-b97ED Notebook PC:L2
    • G72-b20SD Notebook PC:Smart Cache
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • G62-b97ED Notebook PC:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
    • G72-b20SD Notebook PC:Intel HD

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Comparison of G62-b97ED Notebook PC, G72-b20SD Notebook PC
128 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originChinaChina
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+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon IIIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersP340i3-350M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1288
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470Intel HD
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.173 GB1.696 GB
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresEthernet, Fast EthernetEthernet, Fast Ethernet
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD RS880MIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43529
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBPL
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
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
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
TV tuner integratedDiffersNoYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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