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Lenovo ThinkPad 520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 85identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ThinkPad 520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black
    • RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad 520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad 520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad 520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad 520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ThinkPad 520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Smart Cache
    • RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
  • Tjunction
    • ThinkPad 520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:100 °C
    • RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C
  • PCI Express configurations
    • ThinkPad 520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • RV RV520-A09UK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1x16, 2x8

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Comparison of 520, RV520-A09UK
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi3-2330M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85C ; 100C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2322
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHD, SRS 3D
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
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 Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222453434
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery life (max)Known for one11 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers373 mm379.8 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm255.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.18 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.56 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC - DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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