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HP 8300 SFF vs HP Pavilion p6-2290ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 71identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 8300 SFF:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Pavilion p6-2290ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 8300 SFF:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Pavilion p6-2290ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 8300 SFF:i3-2120
    • Pavilion p6-2290ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:i7-2600
  • Processor cores
    • 8300 SFF:2
    • Pavilion p6-2290ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:4
  • Processor threads
    • 8300 SFF:4
    • Pavilion p6-2290ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8
  • Processor frequency
    • 8300 SFF:3.3 GHz
    • Pavilion p6-2290ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 8300 SFF:3 MB
    • Pavilion p6-2290ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • 8300 SFF:Smart Cache
    • Pavilion p6-2290ea Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:L3

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Comparison of 8300 SFF, p6-2290ea
147 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2120i7-2600
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2100 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Desktop Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W95 W
TcaseDiffers69.1 °C72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3334
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 1066/1333DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB2 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB2 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), MiniSD, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
On-board graphics card base frequency850 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1350 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1020x102
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Q77 ExpressIntel® H61
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" bays11
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers240 W300 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFMini Tower
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Number of 5.25" bays11
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originChinaChina
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersYesNo
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5342652213
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00B
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers338 mm165 mm
DepthDiffers379 mm389 mm
HeightDiffers100 mm368 mm
WeightDiffers7.6 kg8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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