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HP 285 G2 vs HP 705 G3 Mini

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 29identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 285 G2 has 2 MB more processor cache than the HP 705 G3 Mini (4 MB vs 2 MB). The HP 705 G3 Mini has 4 GB more internal memory than the HP 285 G2 (8 GB vs 4 GB). The HP 705 G3 Mini has 16 GB more maximum internal memory than the HP 285 G2 (32 GB vs 16 GB). Only the HP 705 G3 Mini has Wi-Fi. Only the HP 705 G3 Mini has microphone in.

  • Processor family
    • 285 G2:AMD PRO A8
    • 705 G3 Mini:AMD A12
  • Processor model
    • 285 G2:PRO A8-7600B
    • 705 G3 Mini:A12-9800E
  • Processor cache
    • 285 G2:4 MB
    • 705 G3 Mini:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • 285 G2:4 GB
    • 705 G3 Mini:8 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 285 G2:16 GB
    • 705 G3 Mini:32 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • 285 G2:DDR3L-SDRAM
    • 705 G3 Mini:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • 285 G2:1 x 4 GB
    • 705 G3 Mini:1 x 8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • 285 G2:2x DIMM
    • 705 G3 Mini:2x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of 285 G2, 705 G3 Mini
82 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD PRO A8AMD A12
Processor modelDiffersPRO A8-7600BA12-9800E
Processor cores44
Processor boost frequency3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor lithographyKnown for one28 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket FM2+Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Memory6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedNoNo
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon R7AMD Radeon R7
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one720 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon R7
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD B300 FCH
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers180 W65 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMicro TowerDesktop
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originChinaChina
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintYesYes
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Support AssistantYesYes
HP Software providedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP BIOSphere with Sure Start G3
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm177 mm
DepthDiffers355 mm175 mm
HeightDiffers358.8 mm34 mm
WeightDiffers6.11 kg1.3 kg
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC221

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