Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo 15 + Basic Case vs Lenovo IdeaPad G570

130specifications compared
48differ
82identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- 15 + Basic Case:Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaPad G570:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- 15 + Basic Case:i3-380M
- IdeaPad G570:i3-2330M
Processor frequency
- 15 + Basic Case:2.53 GHz
- IdeaPad G570:2.2 GHz
System bus rate
- 15 + Basic Case:2.5 GT/s
- IdeaPad G570:5 GT/s
Processor cache type
- 15 + Basic Case:Smart Cache
- IdeaPad G570:L3
Processor socket
- 15 + Basic Case:PGA988
- IdeaPad G570:BGA 1023
Processor codename
- 15 + Basic Case:Arrandale
- IdeaPad G570:Sandy Bridge
Tjunction
- 15 + Basic Case:90 °C
- IdeaPad G570:85C ; 100C

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Comparison of 15 + Basic Case, IdeaPad G570
174 specifications	A Lenovo 15 + Basic Case View product	B Lenovo IdeaPad G570 View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i3-2330M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	22
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	J1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC	Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MMC, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1100 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 410M
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers	1.5 W	3 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	ThinkPad UltraNav	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	53434
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR04J
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one	48 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	5 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.41 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	376.8 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	249.8 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.38 cm	1.73 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.95 cm	3.49 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	376.8 x 249.8 x 34.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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