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HP Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na vs MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 19identical
  • 99known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na (4.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na (4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES has 4 MB more processor cache than the HP Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na (8 MB vs 4 MB). Only the HP Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na has card reader integrated. Only the MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES has discrete graphics card.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na:AMD
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na:AMD A10
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na:A10-8750
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:i7-6700K
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na:4 GHz
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:4.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na:3.6 GHz
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na:4 MB
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na:L2
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Pavilion Desktop - 550-290na:65 W
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:91 W

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156 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A10Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA10-8750i7-6700K
Processor cores44
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W91 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.12 TB1.25 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedDiffers23
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R7Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Z170
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
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 quantityDiffers02
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers180 W450 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerDesktop
Placement supportedVerticalVertical
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Red
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88195
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015D
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers165 mm191.7 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm202.5 mm
HeightDiffers364 mm278 mm
WeightDiffers7.15 kg4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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