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Manufacturer codeM4R74ET
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About the HP 17 G2
HP M4R74ET is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 43.9 cm (17.3"); processor family: Intel® Core™ i7; internal memory: 8 GB; total storage capacity: 750 GB. This entry covers manufacturer code M4R74ET. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 43.9 cm (17.3") display is specified at 1920 x 1080 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
This configuration lists 8 GB of memory and 750 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 43.9 cm (17.3")
- Screen resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i7
- Processor model
- i7-4710MQ
- Memory (RAM)
- 8 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 750 GB
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HP 17 G2 specifications
Manufacturer code: M4R74ET · Icecat product 29718445 · Checked 16 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 43.9 cm (17.3") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor model | i7-4710MQ |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 750 GB |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional |
| Discrete graphics card model | AMD FirePro M6100 |
| Weight | 3.41 kg |
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Audio & listening6 details
| Audio system | DTS Studio Sound HD |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Disc types supported | DVD, CD |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) | No |
Display4 details
| Touchscreen | No |
|---|---|
| Display number of colours | 16.78 million colours |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | No |
Processor, memory & storage46 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | PGA946 |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series |
| Processor codename | Haswell |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 4 GB |
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Maximum internal memory (64-bit) | 32 GB |
| HDD capacity | 750 GB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 2 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
| On-board graphics card memory | 1.7 GB |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 400 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 1.74 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 11.2/12 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x416 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards supported | 1 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards installed | 1 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® QM87 |
| Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST) | No |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm |
| Processor code | SR1PQ |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 78931 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Camera, image & video7 details
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 0.9 MP |
| Intel RealSense 3D Camera | No |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
Connections & wireless22 details
| HDD interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,1000,100 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| NFC | No |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort connections | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | No |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Docking connector | Yes |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Wi-Fi certified | Yes |
Power & battery7 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 8 |
| Battery capacity | 75 Wh |
| AC adapter power | 200 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features4 details
| SmartCard slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Smart Connect Technology | No |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | No |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
Design & dimensions11 details
| Product type | Mobile workstation |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 47 W |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Width | 416 mm |
| Depth | 272 mm |
| Height | 34 mm |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Recovery operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
Further product details64 details
| HD type | Full HD |
|---|---|
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
| Bus type | DMI |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Stepping | C0 |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Total HDDs capacity | 750 GB |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi DL |
| LightScribe | No |
| WWAN | Not installed |
| ExpressCard slot | Yes |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| Pointing device | Touchpad + Pointing Stick |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Island-style keyboard | Yes |
| Spill-resistant keyboard | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | No |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Intel® Rapid Start Technology | No |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | No |
| Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) | No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® RealSense Technology | No |
| Intel RealSense Snapshot | No |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | No |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | No |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | No |
| Power auto-sensing | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| 3D | No |
Packaging & supplied accessories3 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Manual | Yes |
| Warranty card | Yes |
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