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ASUS K52F-EX870V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 56identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K52F-EX870V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Black, Brown
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K52F-EX870V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • K52F-EX870V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • K52F-EX870V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K52F-EX870V laptop 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
    • K52F-EX870V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:i7-2620M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K52F-EX870V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K52F-EX870V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
    • ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:2.7 GHz

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175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, BrownBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300:1
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi7-2620M
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
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 seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2027
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB160 GB
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 4200M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
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 memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.001 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 900 pixels
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PSHigh Definition Audio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMute Button, Speakers (integrated)
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Wireless technologyDiffersWi-FiLAN; WWAN
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.0+EDR3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) 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
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTrackpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7-row with Trackpoint
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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 Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
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
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.62 kg1.67 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm343 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm230.1 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.2 mm
Height (front)Differs3.45 cm2.12 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.57 cm2.6 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
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
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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