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HP Pavilion dv3-2250ed Entertainment Notebook PC vs Samsung X X520-FA01 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300

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  • 100specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 71identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv3-2250ed Entertainment Notebook PC:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • X X520-FA01 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv3-2250ed Entertainment Notebook PC:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
    • X X520-FA01 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv3-2250ed Entertainment Notebook PC:T4300
    • X X520-FA01 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:SU7300
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv3-2250ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2.1 GHz
    • X X520-FA01 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:1.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion dv3-2250ed Entertainment Notebook PC:1 MB
    • X X520-FA01 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Pavilion dv3-2250ed Entertainment Notebook PC:L2
    • X X520-FA01 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Pavilion dv3-2250ed Entertainment Notebook PC:Socket 478
    • X X520-FA01 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:BGA 956
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Pavilion dv3-2250ed Entertainment Notebook PC:35 W
    • X X520-FA01 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:10 W

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Comparison of Pavilion dv3-2250ed Entertainment Notebook PC, X520-FA01
137 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Grey
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT4300SU7300
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side bus800 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478BGA 956
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenamePenrynPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingR0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W10 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M410 M
Processing Die size107 mm²107 mm²
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one10.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® G105MIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.302 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 802.11 a/g/n802,11bg/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Virus Scan
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSAMSUNG Recovery Solution III
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateNoNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3725342791
Processor codeDiffersSLGJMSLGYV
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.13 kg2.09 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm381.9 mm
DepthDiffers221 mm256 mm
Height (front)Differs3.18 cm2.4 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.53 cm3.15 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one455 x 110 x 345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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