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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Essential B470 Intel® Pentium® B950 vs Lenovo IdeaPad M61G2GE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 78identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 35.6 cm (14")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Pentium®
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • B950
    • i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.1 GHz
    • 2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache

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175 specifications
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Lenovo

Essential B470 Intel® Pentium® B950

Model B470

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Lenovo

IdeaPad M61G2GE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

Model M61G2GE

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Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for onePlastic
Form factorKnown for oneClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB950i7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2120
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 6570M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDHTSS
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneJBL
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNo
Network4 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
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 one2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
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 versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562752219
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)3 h3 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, Supervisor
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm385 mm
DepthDiffers234.6 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs2.34 cm2 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.36 cm3.3 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one38.6 cm (15.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for one25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one2.03 cm (0.8")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.3 cm (1.3")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
TV tuner typeKnown for oneDVB-T
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
3DKnown for oneNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo

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