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Lenovo IdeaPad G40-30 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad Z40 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 83identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad G40-30 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
    • IdeaPad Z40 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad G40-30 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:N2830
    • IdeaPad Z40 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
  • Processor threads
    • IdeaPad G40-30 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:2
    • IdeaPad Z40 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • IdeaPad G40-30 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:2.41 GHz
    • IdeaPad Z40 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad G40-30 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:2.16 GHz
    • IdeaPad Z40 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • IdeaPad G40-30 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:1 MB
    • IdeaPad Z40 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • IdeaPad G40-30 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:L2
    • IdeaPad Z40 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • IdeaPad G40-30 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:BGA 1170
    • IdeaPad Z40 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:BGA 1168

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Comparison of G40-30, Z40
171 specifications
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN2830i5-4210U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.41 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1168
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x44x1, 2x4
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers313 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs750 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0xA16
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one750 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby AdvancedDolby Home Theater
Speaker powerKnown for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total number of SATA connectorsDiffers24
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office Home Premium, McAfee Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVeriFace Pro Lenovo Companion Lenovo Support Zinio Online Newsstand Amazon Kindle for PC Evernote
Processor special features16 differ
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8107181016
Processor codeDiffersSR1W4SR1EF
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs4 h5 h
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source348.9 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source243.8 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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