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HP Pavilion dv6-2160eb vs HP Pavilion dv7-3100eb

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 98identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-2160eb:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion dv7-3100eb:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv6-2160eb:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-3100eb:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion dv6-2160eb:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion dv7-3100eb:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-2160eb:i5-520M
    • Pavilion dv7-3100eb:i5-430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Pavilion dv6-2160eb:2.93 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-3100eb:2.53 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv6-2160eb:2.4 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-3100eb:2.26 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Pavilion dv6-2160eb:BGA 956
    • Pavilion dv7-3100eb:BGA 1288
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Pavilion dv6-2160eb:18
    • Pavilion dv7-3100eb:17

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Comparison of Pavilion dv6-2160eb, Pavilion dv7-3100eb
134 specifications
Designidentical
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
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-520Mi5-430M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC2C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1817
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)766 MHz766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memory2.815 GB2.815 GB
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyIEEE 802.11b/g/nIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734143537
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBPM
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg3.52 kg
WidthDiffers378.5 mm412.6 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm277 mm
Height (front)Differs3.4 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.2 cm4.32 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one3D Sound Blaster ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

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