Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad 510p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop vs Lenovo Essential B490 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop

114specifications compared
41differ
73identical
65known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaPad 510p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Essential B490 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- IdeaPad 510p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- Essential B490 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- IdeaPad 510p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Essential B490 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- IdeaPad 510p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
- Essential B490 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:i3-2348M
Processor frequency
- IdeaPad 510p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1.8 GHz
- Essential B490 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:2.3 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaPad 510p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4 MB
- Essential B490 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:3 MB
Processor lithography
- IdeaPad 510p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:22 nm
- Essential B490 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:32 nm
Processor codename
- IdeaPad 510p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Haswell
- Essential B490 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of 510p, B490
179 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaPad 510p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop Model 510p View product	B Lenovo Essential B490 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop Model B490 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4500U	i3-2348M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1168	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Sandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	HDD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0xA16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	2560 x 1600 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAX	No	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75460	74542
Processor codeKnown for one	SR16Z	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery life (max)Differs	5 h	6.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	340 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	234.6 mm
HeightDiffers	24.9 mm	33.1 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM77 Express
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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