Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 3420 Intel Pentium G G630 vs HP Compaq CQ2701EG Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120

104specifications compared
35differ
69identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 3420 Intel Pentium G G630:Intel Pentium G
- Compaq CQ2701EG Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- 3420 Intel Pentium G G630:G630
- Compaq CQ2701EG Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:i3-2120
Processor threads
- 3420 Intel Pentium G G630:2
- Compaq CQ2701EG Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:4
Processor frequency
- 3420 Intel Pentium G G630:2.7 GHz
- Compaq CQ2701EG Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:3.3 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- 3420 Intel Pentium G G630:27
- Compaq CQ2701EG Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:33
Memory types supported by processor
- 3420 Intel Pentium G G630:DDR3-SDRAM
- Compaq CQ2701EG Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
- 3420 Intel Pentium G G630:17 GB/s
- Compaq CQ2701EG Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:21 GB/s
Internal memory
- 3420 Intel Pentium G G630:2 GB
- Compaq CQ2701EG Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:4 GB

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Comparison of 3420, CQ2701EG
149 specifications	A HP 3420 Intel Pentium G G630 Model 3420 View product	B HP Compaq CQ2701EG Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 Model CQ2701EG View product
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium G	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	G630	i3-2120
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	3.3 GHz
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium G600 Series for Desktop	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	27	33
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	17 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Q0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x102
Performanceidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 channels
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	120 W	90 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	All-in-One	Mini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security 2011
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	Yes	No
Display diagonalKnown for one	50.8 cm (20")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one	1600 x 900 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	250 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	160°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	160°	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53483	53426
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SR05S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	10 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	505 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	100 mm	165 mm
HeightDiffers	395 mm	355 mm
WeightDiffers	6.08 kg	5.54 kg
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Megapixel (approx.)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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