Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 vs HP Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620

61specifications compared
33differ
28identical
93known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620 has 2 more processor cores than the HP Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 (4 vs 2). The HP Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 has 1.1 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620 (3.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The HP Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620 has 1 MB more processor cache than the HP Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 (4 MB vs 3 MB). Only the HP Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620 has card reader integrated. Only the HP Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620 has Wi-Fi.

Processor manufacturer
- Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Intel
- Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620:AMD
Processor family
- Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Intel® Core™ i3
- Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620:AMD A6
Processor model
- Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:i3-2120
- Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620:A6-3620
Processor cores
- Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:2
- Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620:4
Processor frequency
- Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:3.3 GHz
- Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:3 MB
- Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620:4 MB
Processor cache type
- Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Smart Cache
- Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620:L2
Internal memory
- Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:2 GB
- Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620:4 GB

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Comparison of 8300, p6-2235ea
154 specifications	A HP Compaq Elite 8300 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 Model 8300 View product	B HP Pavilion p6-2235ea AMD A6 A6-3620 Model p6-2235ea View product
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	AMD A6
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2120	A6-3620
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Sandy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one	69.1 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketKnown for one	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	33	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	DDR3 1066/1333	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	21 GB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for one	Dual-channel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), MiniSD, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 6000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 2000	AMD Radeon HD 6530D
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	850 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x102	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD A55
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drives quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network2 differ
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-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Not supported	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	135 W	300 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	USFF	Mini Tower
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vertical
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Differs	Yes	No
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	53426	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	252 mm	165 mm
DepthDiffers	254 mm	389 mm
HeightDiffers	66 mm	368 mm
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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