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HP 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 vs HP Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 81identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460 has 2 more processor cores than the HP 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 (4 vs 2). The HP 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460 (3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The HP Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460 has 3 MB more processor cache than the HP 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 (6 MB vs 3 MB). Only the HP 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 has ECC supported by processor. Only the HP 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 has microphone in.

  • Processor family
    • 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:i3-4170
    • Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:i5-4460
  • Processor cores
    • 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:2
    • Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:3.7 GHz
    • Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:3 MB
    • Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:L3
    • Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • 251-010a Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:DMI2
    • Pavilion 550-017a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:DMI

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Comparison of 251-010a, 550-017a
162 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-4170i5-4460
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-4100 Desktop seriesIntel Core i5-4400 Desktop series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs54 W84 W
TcaseDiffers72 °C72.72 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI links00
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingC0C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersYesNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 745
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.024 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.111.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers410x412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® H87Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers180 W300 W
Design1 differ
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Country of originChinaChina
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini Tower
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
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 TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7749080817
Processor codeDiffersSR1PLSR1QK
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2013CPCG 2013D
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers165 mm161 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm375 mm
HeightDiffers364 mm363.9 mm
WeightDiffers4.87 kg7.15 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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