HP EliteBook 8470p 14" i5-3320M 16GB DDR3 1TB HDD laptop

14-inch business laptop

The HP EliteBook 8470p is a 14.0-inch notebook built around a dual-core Intel Core i5-3320M processor running at 2.60GHz with a 3.3GHz maximum turbo frequency. It ships with 16GB of DDR3 memory and a 1TB hard drive for local storage. Windows 10 Professional 64-bit comes pre-installed on the HD LED panel with 1366 x 768 resolution and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000.

Suited for office tasks and legacy software

This configuration handles document editing, web browsing and older business applications that rely on a traditional hard drive and DDR3 platform. The 720p webcam, Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11 wireless support basic video calls and peripheral connectivity. Buyers who want solid-state speed, a higher-resolution display or a newer memory standard should look at something else.

Thermal behaviour under load

The dual-core chip and integrated graphics share a compact cooling solution designed for the 14-inch chassis. During sustained workloads the processor will throttle from its 3.3GHz turbo toward the 2.60GHz base frequency as temperatures rise. Fan noise increases noticeably during long compile jobs or continuous video playback, while surface temperatures on the keyboard deck become warm to the touch.