HP EliteBook 840 G3 laptop i7-6600U 16GB 500GB SSD 14 FHD

Compact business laptop with integrated graphics

The HP EliteBook 840 G3 is a 14.0-inch Full HD notebook built around an Intel Core i7-6600U dual-core processor running at 2.60 GHz with a 3.40 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a new 500 GB 2.5-inch SATA SSD. The system arrives without an operating system so the buyer must supply and install their own Windows or Linux image.

Two memory slots support up to 32 GB total

The laptop provides two DDR3 slots with a maximum supported capacity of 32 GB, leaving one slot free for a future upgrade. The 2.5-inch SATA drive bay holds the included 500 GB SSD and can accept a second drive if the chassis allows. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 handles display output on the 1920 x 1080 non-touch panel, freeing the CPU from discrete GPU management and reducing internal cabling.

Dual-core turbo sustains 3.40 GHz under load

Under sustained workloads the i7-6600U maintains its 3.40 GHz turbo frequency within the thermal limits of the slim chassis. The integrated HD Graphics 520 shares system memory, so heavy graphical tasks increase RAM pressure rather than creating a separate thermal zone. Buyers who need discrete GPU acceleration or more than 32 GB of memory should consider a different platform.