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Lenovo Essential G40-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad Z510A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop

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  • 152specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 107identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Essential G40-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Black
    • IdeaPad Z510A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Essential G40-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • IdeaPad Z510A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Essential G40-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad Z510A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Essential G40-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad Z510A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Essential G40-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
    • IdeaPad Z510A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:i3-4000M
  • Processor frequency
    • Essential G40-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • IdeaPad Z510A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Essential G40-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • IdeaPad Z510A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:PGA946
  • Bus type
    • Essential G40-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:DMI2
    • IdeaPad Z510A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:DMI

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176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui3-4000M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5 M230NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Advanced Audio v2Dolby Home Theater
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJBL
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101675104
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR1HC
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm263 mm
HeightDiffers24.8 mm25.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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