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HP Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600 vs HP Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 87identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600 has 4 more processor threads than the HP Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450 (8 vs 4). The HP Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600 has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450 (3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The HP Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600 has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450 (3.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). Only the HP Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450 has Wi-Fi. Only the HP Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600 has embedded options available.

  • Processor family
    • Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:i7-2600
    • Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:i5-3450
  • Processor threads
    • Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8
    • Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:3.8 GHz
    • Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:3.4 GHz
    • Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:3.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8 MB
    • Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:6 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • Pavilion p6-2170a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:32 nm
    • Pavilion p6-2171a Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:22 nm

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Comparison of p6-2170a, p6-2171a
146 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2600i5-3450
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i5-3400 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W77 W
TcaseDiffers72.6 °C67.4 °C
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3431
SteppingDiffersD2E1
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1066,1333 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 530AMD Radeon HD 7450
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics 2500
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs23
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers850 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1350 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1020x152
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD, Intel
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® H61Intel® H61
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
BD interface typeSATASATA
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-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 source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Serial ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" bays11
PCI Express x1 slots33
PCI Express x16 slots11
Poweridentical
Power supply300 W300 W
Power supply input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
Chassis typeMini TowerMini Tower
Number of 5.25" bays11
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originChinaChina
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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 TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221365511
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2011D
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR00BUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width165 mm165 mm
Depth368 mm368 mm
Height389 mm389 mm
Weight8 kg8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

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