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Lenovo IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Lenovo T520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU)

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 78identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • T520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • T520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
    • T520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):i5-2410M
  • Processor cores
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
    • T520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):2
  • Processor threads
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
    • T520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):4
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
    • T520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
    • T520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • IdeaPad 560P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Socket 988
    • T520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):BGA 1023

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Comparison of 560P, T520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU)
150 specifications
Displayidentical
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 familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi5-2410M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2023
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB2 x 2 GB
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
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
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
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6570MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
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 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
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 2.0 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
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221952224
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
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 source7.7 h
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 kg2.51 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source372.8 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245.1 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.56 cm
Other featuresidentical
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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