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
    • Essential B470 Intel® Pentium® B950:35.6 cm (14")
    • IdeaPad M61G2GE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Essential B470 Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
    • IdeaPad M61G2GE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Essential B470 Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
    • IdeaPad M61G2GE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Essential B470 Intel® Pentium® B950:2
    • IdeaPad M61G2GE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Essential B470 Intel® Pentium® B950:2
    • IdeaPad M61G2GE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Essential B470 Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
    • IdeaPad M61G2GE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Essential B470 Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
    • IdeaPad M61G2GE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Essential B470 Intel® Pentium® B950:L3
    • IdeaPad M61G2GE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Smart Cache

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Comparison of B470, M61G2GE
175 specifications
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB950i7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2120
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 6570M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDHTSS
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJBL
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Supervisor
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.6 cm (15.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.03 cm (0.8")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm (1.3")
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
TV tuner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVB-T
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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