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HP Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop vs HP Pavilion g7-2152sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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  • 167specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 128identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Pavilion g7-2152sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:B950
    • Pavilion g7-2152sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
  • Processor threads
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:2
    • Pavilion g7-2152sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:2.1 GHz
    • Pavilion g7-2152sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:2 MB
    • Pavilion g7-2152sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3 MB
  • L3 cache
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:2 MB
    • Pavilion g7-2152sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3 MB
  • L2 cache
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:2 MB
    • Pavilion g7-2152sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Pavilion g7-2150sa Intel® Pentium® B950 Laptop:PGA988
    • Pavilion g7-2152sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:BGA 1023

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179 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHD+HD+
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Pixel pitch0.197 x 0.197 mm0.197 x 0.197 mm
Contrast ratio (typical)200:1200:1
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB950i5-3210M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
L3 cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
L2 cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2125
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
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHCMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerAltec LansingAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
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
Island-style keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareSymantec Norton Internet SecuritySymantec Norton Internet Security
Bundled software- Microsoft Office Starter - HP Setup Manager - HP Recovery Manager - HP CoolSense - HP ProtectSmart - EasyBits Magic Desktop - Evernote - Windows Live Essentials- Microsoft Office Starter - HP Setup Manager - HP Recovery Manager - HP CoolSense - HP ProtectSmart - EasyBits Magic Desktop - Evernote - Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
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 versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562765708
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
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 current3.5 A3.5 A
AC adapter output voltage18.5 V18.5 V
Power auto-sensingYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating altitude-15 - 3048 m-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15 - 12192 m-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.98 kg2.98 kg
Width412 mm412 mm
Depth267 mm267 mm
Height36.8 mm36.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes

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