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Lenovo Essential B550 vs Lenovo TP L512 C2D I5-450M 4/320/DVDR/15.6/W7PR

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 66identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Essential B550:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
    • TP L512 C2D I5-450M 4/320/DVDR/15.6/W7PR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Essential B550:T4400
    • TP L512 C2D I5-450M 4/320/DVDR/15.6/W7PR:i5-450M
  • Processor threads
    • Essential B550:2
    • TP L512 C2D I5-450M 4/320/DVDR/15.6/W7PR:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Essential B550:2.2 GHz
    • TP L512 C2D I5-450M 4/320/DVDR/15.6/W7PR:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Essential B550:1 MB
    • TP L512 C2D I5-450M 4/320/DVDR/15.6/W7PR:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Essential B550:L2
    • TP L512 C2D I5-450M 4/320/DVDR/15.6/W7PR:Smart Cache
  • Processor front side bus
    • Essential B550:800 MHz
    • TP L512 C2D I5-450M 4/320/DVDR/15.6/W7PR:1066 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • Essential B550:Socket 478
    • TP L512 C2D I5-450M 4/320/DVDR/15.6/W7PR:Socket 988

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Comparison of Essential B550, TP L512 C2D I5-450M 4/320/DVDR/15.6/W7PR
155 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT4400i5-450M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1118
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 4500MUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers4 W3 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 row 80 key 85% ISO Fullsize
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4073949022
Processor codeDiffersSLGJLSLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.77 kg
DepthDiffers245 mm233 mm
HeightDiffers36 mm32 mm
WidthKnown for one381 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one381 x 245 x 36 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320GB SATA/ 5400
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFingerprint Reader
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFixed Ultrabay Enhanced
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GL40 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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