Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 6300 Microtower PC vs HP 8300 Convertible Minitower

127specifications compared
33differ
94identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 6300 Microtower PC has 4 more processor threads than the HP 8300 Convertible Minitower (8 vs 4). The HP 6300 Microtower PC has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP 8300 Convertible Minitower (3.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The HP 6300 Microtower PC has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 8300 Convertible Minitower (3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Only the HP 6300 Microtower PC has embedded options available. Only the HP 6300 Microtower PC has Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology).

Processor family
- 6300 Microtower PC:Intel® Core™ i7
- 8300 Convertible Minitower:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- 6300 Microtower PC:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 8300 Convertible Minitower:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- 6300 Microtower PC:i7-3770
- 8300 Convertible Minitower:i5-3470
Processor threads
- 6300 Microtower PC:8
- 8300 Convertible Minitower:4
Processor boost frequency
- 6300 Microtower PC:3.9 GHz
- 8300 Convertible Minitower:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- 6300 Microtower PC:3.4 GHz
- 8300 Convertible Minitower:3.2 GHz
Processor cache
- 6300 Microtower PC:8 MB
- 8300 Convertible Minitower:6 MB
PCI Express configurations
- 6300 Microtower PC:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
- 8300 Convertible Minitower:1x16, 2x8

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Comparison of 6300 Microtower PC, 8300 Convertible Minitower
140 specifications	A HP 6300 Microtower PC View product	B HP 8300 Convertible Minitower View product
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3770	i5-3470
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.9 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3700 Desktop series	Intel Core i5-3400 Desktop series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	77 W	77 W
Tcase	67.4 °C	67.4 °C
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	34	32
SteppingKnown for one	E1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 1333/1600
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	4x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	250 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	250 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA III
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD size	3.5"	3.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 2500
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x162	0x152
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel Q75 Express	Intel® Q77 Express
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
BD interface type	SATA	SATA
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-out	Yes	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slots3 differ
Number of 3.5" bays	3	3
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI slotsDiffers	1	3
Poweridentical
Power supply	320 W	320 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Micro Tower	Mini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	2	3
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
External drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 x 5.25"
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 x 3.5"
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	32-bit	32-bit
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65719	68316
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specification	PCG 2011D	PCG 2011D
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio system	HDA	HDA
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	10 - 35 °C	50 - 95 °F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	177 mm	178 mm
DepthDiffers	431 mm	445 mm
HeightDiffers	377 mm	448 mm
WeightDiffers	9.3 kg	11.2 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard includedDiffers	Yes	No

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