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HP G G62-120SL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M vs Lenovo L420 + Kit

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 80identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • G G62-120SL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Silver
    • L420 + Kit:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • G G62-120SL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • L420 + Kit:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • G G62-120SL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • L420 + Kit:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • G G62-120SL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • L420 + Kit:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • G G62-120SL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
    • L420 + Kit:i5-2450M
  • Processor frequency
    • G G62-120SL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz
    • L420 + Kit:2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • G G62-120SL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.5 GT/s
    • L420 + Kit:5 GT/s
  • Processor codename
    • G G62-120SL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Arrandale
    • L420 + Kit:Sandy Bridge

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162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-330Mi5-2450M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1288Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersC2J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1625
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs667 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4766353452
Processor codeDiffersSLBNFSR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.55 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers246 mm343.9 mm
DepthDiffers374 mm232.9 mm
Height (front)Differs3.1 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91.4 cm (36")
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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