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HP Pavilion dv6-2166sb vs MSI CX705 MX-036BE

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 41identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-2166sb:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • CX705 MX-036BE:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv6-2166sb:1366 x 768 pixels
    • CX705 MX-036BE:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-2166sb:M520
    • CX705 MX-036BE:T4500
  • Processor cache type
    • Pavilion dv6-2166sb:L2
    • CX705 MX-036BE:Smart Cache
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Pavilion dv6-2166sb:8 GB
    • CX705 MX-036BE:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Pavilion dv6-2166sb:640 GB
    • CX705 MX-036BE:320 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Pavilion dv6-2166sb:AMD Radeon HD 4530
    • CX705 MX-036BE:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 545v
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Pavilion dv6-2166sb:4
    • CX705 MX-036BE:3

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Comparison of Pavilion dv6-2166sb, CX705 MX-036BE
98 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
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+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor modelDiffersM520T4500
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB320 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4530AMD Mobility Radeon HD 545v
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Processor special featuresidentical
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
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42925
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGZC
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.94 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers378.5 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm267 mm
Height (front)Differs3.4 cm3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.2 cm3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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