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Lenovo Edge E430c vs Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 71identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Edge E430c:Black
    • IdeaPad Z500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Brown, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Edge E430c:35.6 cm (14")
    • IdeaPad Z500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Edge E430c:Intel® Celeron®
    • IdeaPad Z500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Edge E430c:B820
    • IdeaPad Z500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
  • Processor threads
    • Edge E430c:2
    • IdeaPad Z500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Edge E430c:1.7 GHz
    • IdeaPad Z500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Edge E430c:2 MB
    • IdeaPad Z500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Edge E430c:L2
    • IdeaPad Z500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Smart Cache

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Comparison of Edge E430c, Z500
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB820i5-3210M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersrPGA988BBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor B800 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1725
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network4 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)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® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6719365708
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery life (max)Differs6.4 h3 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.15 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm263 mm
Height (front)Differs2.85 cm9.7 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.39 cm2.54 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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