HP Pavilion 15-AU118TX i7 7TH GEN

🧠 Processor (CPU)

• Model: Intel Core i7-7500U (7th Gen)

• Cores/Threads: 2 cores / 4 threads

• Base Clock: 2.7 GHz

• Turbo Boost: Up to 3.5 GHz

• Cache: 4 MB L3

• Architecture: Kaby Lake – optimized for power efficiency and everyday productivity.

• Performance: Good for general multitasking, office apps, media consumption, and light creative tasks. Not ideal for modern heavy workloads like video editing or 3D rendering.

🧬 Memory (RAM)

• Installed: 16 GB DDR4

• Type: DDR4 – Faster and more efficient than DDR3.

• Slots: Likely 2 slots (1x8GB + 1x8GB or 1x16GB configuration)

• Expandable: Up to 16 GB max (depends on model variant and motherboard support)

• Use Case: Handles multitasking, virtual machines, browsing with many tabs, and some heavier applications well.

💾 Storage

• Type: 512 GB SSD (Solid State Drive)

• Interface: Likely SATA III or M.2 (not PCIe NVMe in this generation)

• Speed: Much faster than traditional HDDs – faster boot, app load, and file transfers.

• Expandable: Additional 2.5″ SATA HDD slot may be available depending on region/config.

🎮 Graphics (GPU)

• Model: NVIDIA GeForce 940MX (Dedicated GPU)

• VRAM: 4 GB DDR3

• Performance:

  • Casual gaming: Yes (e.g., DOTA 2, CS:GO, Valorant on low-medium)

  • Modern games: No (struggles with AAA titles from 2018+)

  • Software acceleration: Some benefit in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, AutoCAD

  • Architecture: Older Maxwell-based GPU – not suitable for current-gen graphics needs

🖥️ Display

• Size: 15.6 inches

• Resolution: Full HD (1920 × 1080)

• Panel Type: Likely TN or WLED-backlit (viewing angles may not be wide)

• Brightness: Around 200–250 nits (typical for this range)

• Color Gamut: ~45% NTSC – acceptable for basic use, not for color-accurate work

💽 Operating System

• Version: Windows 10 Home 64-bit

• Upgradeable: Yes – Supports Windows 11 (hardware check needed)

🧰 Build & Design

• Chassis: Sleek metallic silver finish (plastic base with metallic top in most models)

• Keyboard: Full-size island-style keyboard with numeric pad

• Touchpad: Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support

• Weight: Approx. 2.0 – 2.2 kg

• Battery: 2 or 3-cell Li-ion (~4–5 hours mixed usage)

• Audio: B&O Play dual speakers – better than average sound for this segment

🔌 Ports & Connectivity

• USB Ports:

  • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1

  • 1 x USB 2.0

• HDMI: 1 x HDMI 1.4

• Ethernet (LAN): Yes (RJ-45)

• Audio Jack: 3.5mm combo

• Card Reader: SD card slot

• Wireless:

  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac (Dual Band)

  • Bluetooth 4.2