Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP ProBook LG856EA laptop AMD A4 A4-3300M vs HP EliteBook LQ168ET laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 42identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ProBook LG856EA laptop AMD A4 A4-3300M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • EliteBook LQ168ET laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • ProBook LG856EA laptop AMD A4 A4-3300M:AMD
    • EliteBook LQ168ET laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ProBook LG856EA laptop AMD A4 A4-3300M:AMD A4
    • EliteBook LQ168ET laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ProBook LG856EA laptop AMD A4 A4-3300M:A4-3300M
    • EliteBook LQ168ET laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor cache
    • ProBook LG856EA laptop AMD A4 A4-3300M:2 MB
    • EliteBook LQ168ET laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • ProBook LG856EA laptop AMD A4 A4-3300M:L2
    • EliteBook LQ168ET laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Smart Cache
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ProBook LG856EA laptop AMD A4 A4-3300M:8 GB
    • EliteBook LQ168ET laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:16 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ProBook LG856EA laptop AMD A4 A4-3300M:AMD Radeon HD 6480G
    • EliteBook LQ168ET laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:AMD Radeon HD 6470M

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Comparison of LG856EA, LQ168ET
142 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A4Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersA4-3300Mi5-2520M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
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 i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
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 sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6480GAMD Radeon HD 6470M
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 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.1+EDR
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A70MIntel® QM67 Express
Software1 differ
Trial softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security 2011Symantec Norton Internet Security 2011 (60)
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source32 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 sourceNo
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52229
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR048
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh55 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.33 kg2.07 kg
WidthDiffers375 mm338 mm
DepthDiffers256.2 mm231.3 mm
HeightDiffers28.7 mm31.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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