Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Iconia Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 55identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Iconia Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Iconia Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Iconia Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Iconia Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:i7-2620M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Iconia Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Iconia Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Iconia Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Iconia Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:3 MB
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:4 MB

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179 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300:1
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi7-2620M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersK0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2027
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
HDD capacityDiffers640 GB160 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 4200M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.001 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 900 pixels
Graphics cardKnown for oneHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMute Button, Speakers (integrated)
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN; WWAN
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outNoNo
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7-row with Trackpoint
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295252231
Processor codeDiffersSLC26SR041
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one3000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg1.67 kg
WidthDiffers347 mm343 mm
DepthDiffers248.5 mm230.1 mm
HeightDiffers31.9 mm21.2 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.12 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClient Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password Fingerprint Reader
Infrared data portNoNo
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Manageability featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClient Security Solution, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
Drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltrabay Enhanced
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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