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Lenovo Essential G40-70M-ITH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad Y460p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 72identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Essential G40-70M-ITH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad Y460p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Essential G40-70M-ITH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad Y460p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Essential G40-70M-ITH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:i3-4005U
    • IdeaPad Y460p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Essential G40-70M-ITH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:2
    • IdeaPad Y460p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Essential G40-70M-ITH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4
    • IdeaPad Y460p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Essential G40-70M-ITH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • IdeaPad Y460p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Essential G40-70M-ITH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:3 MB
    • IdeaPad Y460p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Essential G40-70M-ITH Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • IdeaPad Y460p Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Socket 988

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172 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4005Ui7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1016
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 1x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MAMD Radeon HD 6550M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Home Theater
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJBL
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Dolby technologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneClickpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510552219
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — 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 & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 kg
WidthDiffers383.8 mm340 mm
DepthDiffers264.2 mm235 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.38 cm
HeightKnown for one24.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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