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Dell Vostro 230ST vs HP Pavilion p6721it

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 46identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Pavilion p6721it has 2 more processor cores than the Dell Vostro 230ST (4 vs 2). The HP Pavilion p6721it has 2 more processor threads than the Dell Vostro 230ST (4 vs 2). The Dell Vostro 230ST has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Pavilion p6721it (2.93 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the HP Pavilion p6721it has DVI port. Only the Dell Vostro 230ST has embedded options available.

  • Processor family
    • Vostro 230ST:Intel® Pentium®
    • Pavilion p6721it:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Vostro 230ST:E6500
    • Pavilion p6721it:i5-2300
  • Processor cores
    • Vostro 230ST:2
    • Pavilion p6721it:4
  • Processor threads
    • Vostro 230ST:2
    • Pavilion p6721it:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Vostro 230ST:2.93 GHz
    • Pavilion p6721it:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Vostro 230ST:2 MB
    • Pavilion p6721it:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Vostro 230ST:L2
    • Pavilion p6721it:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • Vostro 230ST:FSB
    • Pavilion p6721it:DMI

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Comparison of Vostro 230ST, Pavilion p6721it
157 specifications
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersE6500i5-2300
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium E6000 Series for DesktopIntel Core i5-2300 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersWolfdaleSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W95 W
TcaseDiffers74.1 °C72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1128
PlatformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC
SteppingDiffersR0D2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one228 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one82 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHCCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, miniSD, MMC, MMC+, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500NVIDIA® GeForce® G405
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® H67
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVD read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD write speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portDiffersNoYes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 slots11
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers250 W300 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one115 - 230 V, 50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
External drive baysKnown for one1x 5.25"Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one2x 3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7
Mac compatibilityNoNo
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers4280552206
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00D
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIDT 92HD89E
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers106 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers437 mm414 mm
HeightDiffers373 mm387 mm
WeightKnown for one5.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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