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Lenovo 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri vs Lenovo IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 112identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri (2.53 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Lenovo IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M has 2 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri (19 vs 17). The Lenovo IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M has 2 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri (4 GB vs 2 GB). Product colour: Black, Red on the Lenovo 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri, Black on the Lenovo IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M. Display diagonal: 35.6 cm (14") on the Lenovo 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri, 39.6 cm (15.6") on the Lenovo IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M.

  • Product colour
    • 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri:Black, Red
    • IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri:35.6 cm (14")
    • IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri:Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri:i3-350M
    • IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor frequency
    • 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri:2.26 GHz
    • IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
  • Stepping
    • 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri:C2
    • IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:K0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 0578DGU - New Core i3 350M / 2.26Ghz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 320GB - DVD-Wri:17
    • IdeaPad 560 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:19

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148 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Display brightness220 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)500:1500:1
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-350Mi5-460M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1288BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC2K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1719
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM4200 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz766 MHz
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersRealtek ALC269Realtek ALC272
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4352950179
Processor codeDiffersSLBPLSLC22
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h3.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeHDD, SupervisorHDD, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
CertificationRoHSRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.22 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers344 mm385 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs3.18 cm2 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3.3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC - DCAC - DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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