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HP Compaq dc5100 P4 640 HT 512M/40G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP2 Microtower PC vs HP Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a

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  • 41differ
  • 55identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 640 HT 512M/40G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP2 Microtower PC:640
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:530
  • Processor threads
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 640 HT 512M/40G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP2 Microtower PC:2
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:1
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 640 HT 512M/40G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP2 Microtower PC:3.2 GHz
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:1.73 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 640 HT 512M/40G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP2 Microtower PC:2 MB
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:1 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 640 HT 512M/40G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP2 Microtower PC:800 MHz
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:533 MHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 640 HT 512M/40G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP2 Microtower PC:90 nm
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:65 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 640 HT 512M/40G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP2 Microtower PC:Prescott
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:Merom
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 640 HT 512M/40G DVD-CDRW LAN WXP Pro SP2 Microtower PC:84 W
    • Compaq dc7100 Convertible Minitower P4 530 HT 2x256M/80G CD-ROM LAN WXP Pro SP1 a:27 W

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143 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Pentium® 4Intel® Pentium® 4
Processor modelDiffers640530
Processor cores11
Processor threadsDiffers21
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz533 MHz
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithographyDiffers90 nm65 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersPrescottMerom
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs84 W27 W
TcaseDiffers66.6 °C67.7 °C
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket AM2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers169 M291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers135 mm²143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1614
Processor core voltage (AC)Differs1.25 - 1.388 V0.95 - 1.30 V
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Cache externalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 KB
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHT
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one17 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory slots4x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory upgrade4 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB80 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD-ROM
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Storage drive controllerDiffersSMART III Serial ATA 1.5 GB/sSerial ATA/100
Diskette driveNoNo
Storage drive typeDiffers40 GB80 GB
Disk subsystem controllerKnown for oneSMART III Serial ATA 1.5 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® GMA 900Intel® GMA 900
Graphics card RAMDACKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MHz
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Video adapter resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048x1536@75Hz; 1920x1440@85Hz
Video card featuresDiffers3D/2D Controller (Microsoft DirectX 9), VGA integrated controller, RAMDAC integrated (400 MHz) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 100Hz @ 1920x1440, 75Hz @ 2048x1536 3D/2D Controller (Microsoft DirectX 9), VGA integrated controller, RAMDAC integratIntel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 3D/2D
Video adapter, busDiffersWith the GV chipset, the integrated graphics is always enabled. Plugging in the PCI card does not disable it and does not require the integrated graphics to be re-enabledPCI
Graphics card bus clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source333 MHz
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one850 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Video card resolutionKnown for oneMaximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 100 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75Hz at 2048x1536. Varies with mode and configurationUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 915G Express
Acoustic power emissionsDiffersIDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 4.1 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 4.2 Bels; OPTICAL DRIVE (Sequential Reads): LWAd = 5.3 BelsIDLE: LWAd = 4.2 Bels; FIXED DISK: LWAd = 4.4 Bels; FILE COPY: LWAd = 5.0 Bels; CD-ROM: LWAd = 5.3 Bels
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
Networkidentical
Modem typeNoNo
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
PS/2 ports quantity22
Serial ports quantity11
Parallel ports quantity11
I/O portsDiffersRear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial, 1 optional serial, 1 parallel, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, headphone and microphone1x optional serial 2x USB 2.0 (front)
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2 x PCI (full-height) 1 x PCI-Express X1 (full-height)2x Full-height PCI 1x Full-height PCI Express x1 1x Full-height PCI Express x16
Power2 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive PFC
Power requirementsDiffers90 ~ 132 / 180 ~ 264 VAC, 50/60 HzOperating Voltage Range: 90 – 132 / 180 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 127 / 200 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current: 6A / 3A; Heat Dissipation: Typical 256 btu/hr (65 kg-cal/hr), Maximum 1260 btu/hr (318 kg-cal/hr; Power
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs300 W340 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini Tower
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x 5.25"; 1x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 3.5"
Country of originChinaChina
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersAltiris Deployment Solution Agent, HP Client Manager Software, Local Diskette Boot, Network Boot, Disk-on-Key Boot Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2, Computer Setup Utility, Diagnostics for Windows, Microsoft InterMaple Restore CD Altiris Local Recovery Norton Antivirus 2004
Driver LANMicrosoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft 2000, Microsoft XP, Linux 2.2, Linux 2.4Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft 2000, Microsoft XP, Linux 2.2, Linux 2.4
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesNoNo
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateNoNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers2748029733
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLA2G
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1/4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntegrated Digital AudioIntegrated
Audio includedDiffersSoundMax Digital AC97 Integrated Audio with Internal SpeakerIntegrated Intel Audio with Premier Internal Speaker
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 60 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers175 mm168 mm
DepthDiffers420 mm452 mm
HeightDiffers366 mm448 mm
WeightDiffers11 kg14.8 kg
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSecurity cable with Kensington lock, universal chassis clamp lock, universal, security loop, Serial-Parallel-USB Enable/Disable, TPM security module, Solenoid and Hood sensor Security cable with Kensington lock, universal chassis clamp lock, universal, security loop, Serial-Parallel-USB Enable/Disab
Other features2 differ
Security featuresDiffersMechanical Hood Security Provision; Kensington Lock Support; Cable Lock Provision; Serial, Parallel, USB Enable/Disable; Removable Media Write/Boot Control; Power-On Password; Setup PasswordSecurity cable + Kensington lock Universal chassis clamp lock Security loop Serial-Parallel-USB Enable/Disable TPM security module Solenoid & Hood sensor
Drive baysDiffers2 x 5.25" (ext) & 2 x 3.5" (ext), 2 x 3.5" (int)(2) 3.5" bays 1 external 3.5" bays; 3 external 5.25" bays
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one2-Button Scroll Mouse PS/2 2-button scroll mouseUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one2004 standard PS/2 Standard KeyboardUnknown — not stated by the source

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