Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop vs Lenovo P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 49identical
  • 102known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock has 2 more processor cores than the Lenovo ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop (6 vs 4). The Lenovo P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock has 4 more processor threads than the Lenovo ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop (12 vs 8). The Lenovo P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock has 0.5 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop (4.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Only the Lenovo P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock has discrete graphics card. Only the Lenovo P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock has numeric keypad.

  • Product type
    • ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop:Laptop
    • P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock:Mobile workstation
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop:AMD
    • P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop:AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO
    • P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop:AMD Ryzen PRO 2000 Series
    • P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop:2700U
    • P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock:i7-8850H
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop:4
    • P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock:6
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkPad A485 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 2700U Laptop:8
    • P52 + ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock:12

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177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Magnesium
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K Ultra HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 7 PROIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen PRO 2000 Series8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers2700Ui7-8850H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz4.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCoffee Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity512 GB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity512 GB512 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity512 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® P3200
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Vega 10Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers1300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC3287Realtek ALC3286
Audio systemDolby Audio PremiumDolby Audio Premium
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeHDHD
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal format720p720p
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type2x22x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.15.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers30
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeYesYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® CM246
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source134899
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeHDD, Power on, SupervisorHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMIL-STD-810G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 kg
WidthDiffers336.6 mm377.4 mm
DepthDiffers232.5 mm252.3 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.58 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.07 cm
HeightKnown for one19.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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