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Lenovo IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Lenovo L520 + 45N6678

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 78identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • L520 + 45N6678:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • L520 + 45N6678:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • L520 + 45N6678:i5-2410M
  • Processor cores
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • L520 + 45N6678:2
  • Processor threads
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • L520 + 45N6678:4
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • L520 + 45N6678:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
    • L520 + 45N6678:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
    • L520 + 45N6678:BGA 1023

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150 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500:1
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2410M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2023
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6570MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
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)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
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)DiffersYesNo
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™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221952224
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02YUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.61 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source247 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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