Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP Compaq dx2420 Microtower PC vs HP Compaq dx7500 MT

93specifications compared
41differ
52identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Compaq dx2420 Microtower PC:Intel® Celeron®
- Compaq dx7500 MT:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Compaq dx2420 Microtower PC:450
- Compaq dx7500 MT:E7400
Processor cores
- Compaq dx2420 Microtower PC:1
- Compaq dx7500 MT:2
Processor threads
- Compaq dx2420 Microtower PC:1
- Compaq dx7500 MT:2
Processor frequency
- Compaq dx2420 Microtower PC:2.2 GHz
- Compaq dx7500 MT:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Compaq dx2420 Microtower PC:0.512 MB
- Compaq dx7500 MT:3 MB
Processor front side bus
- Compaq dx2420 Microtower PC:800 MHz
- Compaq dx7500 MT:1066 MHz
Processor lithography
- Compaq dx2420 Microtower PC:65 nm
- Compaq dx7500 MT:45 nm

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Comparison of Compaq dx2420 Microtower PC, Compaq dx7500 MT
123 specifications	A HP Compaq dx2420 Microtower PC View product	B HP Compaq dx7500 MT View product
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	450	E7400
Processor coresDiffers	1	2
Processor threadsDiffers	1	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	0.512 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Conroe	Wolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	65 W
TcaseDiffers	60.4 °C	74.1 °C
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	105 M	228 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	77 mm²	82 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	10.5
SteppingDiffers	A1	R0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo E7000 Series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	3 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 GB	3 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-ROM	DVD Super Multi
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	No	No
Storage drive controllerDiffers	SATA 3-Gb/s NCQ SMART IV	SATA 3.0Gb/s
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 3100	Intel® GMA X4500HD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video adapter, busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express x16
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	48x	Unknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Realtek 8101E-GR GbE Ethernet	Gigabit
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	7
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	2	3
PCI Express x16 slots	1	1
Expansion slotsKnown for one	1 x PCI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers	90 – 264 V / 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz	90 – 140 / 100 – 127 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300W
Design1 differ
Chassis type	Micro Tower	Micro Tower
External drive baysDiffers	2 x 5.25”, 1 x 3.5”	2 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for one	2 x 3.5”	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of origin	China	China
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows Vista Business
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	No	Yes
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 1024 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800:1
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160°
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TFT
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	2
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35239	36500
Processor codeDiffers	SLAFZ	SLB9Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	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 Technology	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Audio1 differ
Audio system direct 3D sound	Yes	Yes
Audio systemDiffers	Realtek ALC662 HD	HD
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	10 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 60 °C	-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	9000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	165 mm	185 mm
DepthDiffers	373 mm	416 mm
HeightDiffers	365 mm	385 mm
Weight	10.2 kg	10.2 kg

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