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HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC vs HP Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400

56specifications compared
14differ
42identical
101known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400 has 0.17 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC (3 GHz vs 2.83 GHz). The HP Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400 has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC (9 vs 8). The HP Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400 has 90 GB more total storage capacity than the HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC (250 GB vs 160 GB). Only the HP Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400 has embedded options available. Processor model: E8300 on the HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC, E8400 on the HP Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400.

Processor model
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:E8300
- Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:E8400
Processor frequency
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:2.83 GHz
- Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:3 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:8
- Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:9
Stepping
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:C0
- Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:E0
Total storage capacity
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:160 GB
- Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:250 GB
Optical drive type
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:DVD-ROM
- Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:DVD±RW
Chassis type
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:Micro Tower
- Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:Mini Tower
Embedded options available
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:No
- Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400:Yes

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Comparison of Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC, dc7800p
157 specifications	A HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC View product	B HP Compaq dc7800p Intel® Core™2 Duo E8400 Model dc7800p View product
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	E8300	E8400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.83 GHz	3 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo E8000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codename	Wolfdale	Wolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Tcase	72.4 °C	72.4 °C
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	8	9
SteppingDiffers	C0	E0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for one	512 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard memory capacityKnown for one	2 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 1 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-ROM	DVD±RW
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disk subsystem controllerKnown for one	SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Diskette driveKnown for one	Optional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive typeKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video card featuresKnown for one	3D/2D Controller: support is fully compliant with Microsoft standard API such as Microsoft DirectX9, DirectXVA, VMR9, GDI/GDI+; OpenGL 1.4.; Integrated VGA Controller; integrated 350 MHz RAMDAC; 400 MHz Controller Clock Speed; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum Color	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video adapter, busKnown for one	PCI Express x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video card resolutionKnown for one	Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one	IDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 3.8 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 3.9 Bels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Modem typeKnown for one	2006 Agere PCI 56K International SoftModem (full height)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Integrated Intel 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
I/O portsKnown for one	Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 optional parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio ports	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear portsKnown for one	6 USB 2.0; 2 PS/2; 1 serial; 1 serial (optional 2nd); 1 parallel (optional); 1 external VGA monitor; 1 audio out; 1 audio in; 1 RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear ports noteKnown for one	6 USB 2.0; 2 PS/2; 1 serial; 1 serial (optional 2nd); 1 parallel (optional); 1 external VGA monitor; 1 audio out; 1 audio in; 1 RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Expansion slotsidentical
Expansion slotsKnown for one	1 full-height PCI, 1 full-height PCI Express x16, 2 full-height PCI Express x1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	300W 80% efficient power supply - active PFC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Input voltage 90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz, active PFC optional (External 80% High Efficiency) Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current 80 Plus: 2.5 A;	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power managementKnown for one	Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current 80 Plus: 2.5 A; Current Leakage (NFPA 99): < 275 µA; System Heat Dissipation 80 Plus: Typical 315 btu/hr (79 kg-cal/hr), Maximum	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	365 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	Micro Tower	Mini Tower
Country of origin	China	China
Upgrade typeKnown for one	Windows Vista capable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Silver
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Applications supportedKnown for one	Windows Vista Premium ready	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	FreeDOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	On some models only (not included with FreeDOS): HP ProtectTools Security Solutions, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, HP Insight Diagnostics (available via HP Backup and Recovery Manager), HP Software Agent, HP Total Care Advisor, HP Client Configuration Manager, HP Client Manager for Altiris, HP Sof	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certified operating systemKnown for one	Red Hat Enterprise Linux; SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Driver LANKnown for one	Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, FreeDos, Linux	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	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	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35070	33910
Processor codeDiffers	SLAPJ	SLB9J
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Integrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, microphone and headphone front ports, line-out and line-in rear ports, multistreaming capable, internal PC speaker	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for one	Integrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, microphone and headphone front ports, line-out and line-in rear ports, multistreaming capable, internal PC speaker	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 60 °C	-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Relative humidityKnown for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	9144	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one	5 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	176 mm	177 mm
DepthDiffers	428 mm	452 mm
HeightDiffers	377 mm	447 mm
WeightDiffers	8.9 kg	11.8 kg
Weight (imperial)Known for one	19.75 lb	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	ENERGY STAR qualified, EPEAT Gold, and 80% efficient power supply	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one	HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
MultimediaKnown for one	Integrated High Definition audio with Realtek 2 channel ALC260 codec (all ports are stereo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Integrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), HP Business PC Security Lock, HP USB Biometric Fingerprint Reader	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for one	Kensington Lock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive baysKnown for one	2 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 2 internal 3.5 inch	Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	43211507	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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