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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M vs Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 93identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 31.8 cm (12.5")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display brightness
    • 200 cd/m²
    • 220 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-3520M
    • i5-3210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.6 GHz
    • 3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 3 MB

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Lenovo

ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M

Model 23253GS

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Lenovo

IdeaPad Y500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

Model Y500

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Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display brightnessDiffers200 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one300:1
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3520Mi5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2925
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers180 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one180 GB
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1250 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneJBL
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speaker powerKnown for one1 W
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489365708
Processor codeDiffersSR0MUSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs10.3 h3 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers305 mm387 mm
DepthDiffers206.5 mm259 mm
Height (front)Differs1.9 cm1.55 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.66 cm3.6 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one38.6 cm (15.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for one25.9 cm (10.2")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one1.52 cm (0.6")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.56 cm (1.4")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 Express
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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