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HP EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M vs MSI Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 87identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:16:10
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:16:9
  • Processor generation
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:i5-540M
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:3.07 GHz
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.53 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:2.53 GHz
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • EliteBook SM396UP#ABA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M:BGA 956
    • Classic CR620-031US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:BGA 1288

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Comparison of SM396UP#ABA, CR620-031US
168 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor7 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-540Mi5-430M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.07 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1917
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHP Premier SoundHDA
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM57 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4354443537
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBPM
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, IT EcoUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.53 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers282.2 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers213.4 mm247 mm
HeightKnown for one28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.4 cm (14.7")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.7 cm (9.73")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.78 cm (0.7")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm (1.18")
Other featuresidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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