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HP Compaq CQ2900ES AMD E E1-1200 vs HP ENVY h8-1420a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 29identical
  • 88known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Compaq CQ2900ES AMD E E1-1200:AMD
    • ENVY h8-1420a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Compaq CQ2900ES AMD E E1-1200:AMD E
    • ENVY h8-1420a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Compaq CQ2900ES AMD E E1-1200:E1-1200
    • ENVY h8-1420a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:i7-3770
  • Processor cores
    • Compaq CQ2900ES AMD E E1-1200:2
    • ENVY h8-1420a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:4
  • Processor threads
    • Compaq CQ2900ES AMD E E1-1200:2
    • ENVY h8-1420a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq CQ2900ES AMD E E1-1200:1.4 GHz
    • ENVY h8-1420a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq CQ2900ES AMD E E1-1200:1 MB
    • ENVY h8-1420a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Compaq CQ2900ES AMD E E1-1200:L2
    • ENVY h8-1420a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:Smart Cache

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Comparison of CQ2900ES, h8-1420a
151 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD EIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersE1-1200i7-3770
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-3700 Desktop series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67.4 °C
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB2 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB2 TB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xDCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), miniSD, MMC, MMC Mobile, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC, SxS-1, xD
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7310Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x162
Performance2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD Hudson D1Intel® Z75 Express
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorKnown for onemini ITXUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
BD interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network3 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-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 source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers12
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers65 W300 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerMidi Tower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers12
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65719
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2011D
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersRealtek ALC662Beats Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers165 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers381 mm412 mm
HeightDiffers355 mm415 mm
WeightDiffers4.94 kg11 kg

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