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Dell XPS 8300 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600 vs HP Pavilion p6-2046uk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 68identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • XPS 8300 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion p6-2046uk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • XPS 8300 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion p6-2046uk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • XPS 8300 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:i7-2600
    • Pavilion p6-2046uk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:i5-2320
  • Processor threads
    • XPS 8300 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8
    • Pavilion p6-2046uk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • XPS 8300 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:3.8 GHz
    • Pavilion p6-2046uk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • XPS 8300 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:3.4 GHz
    • Pavilion p6-2046uk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • XPS 8300 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8 MB
    • Pavilion p6-2046uk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • XPS 8300 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:Smart Cache
    • Pavilion p6-2046uk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:L3

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Comparison of 8300, p6-2046uk
143 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2600i5-2320
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-2600 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)95 W95 W
Tcase72.6 °C72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3430
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PlatformKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingD2D2
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1066,1333 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3072 MB/s
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6950Not available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
On-board graphics card base frequency850 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1350 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1020x102
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.69 GB
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® H61
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slots33
PCI Express x16 slots11
Mini PCI Express slots11
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one460 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSymantec Norton Internet Security 2012 (60), Norton Online Backup (30)
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221353446
Processor codeDiffersSR00BSR02L
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers185.8 mm368 mm
DepthDiffers454.7 mm165 mm
HeightDiffers407.8 mm389 mm
WeightDiffers10.2 kg8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one185.81 x 454.67 x 407.75 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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