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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Essential G400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Lenovo X201 Tablet

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 57identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Laptop
    • Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • Clamshell
    • Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • 35.6 cm (14")
    • 30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • No
    • Yes
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:9
    • 16:10
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7

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Lenovo

Essential G400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

Model G400

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X201 TabletView product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
HD typeKnown for oneNot supported
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi7-640LM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.13 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersL1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2616
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 8570M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz266 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz566 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHD
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneNo
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205643563
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSLBMK
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs5 h7.9 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.8 kg
WidthKnown for one295 mm
DepthKnown for one257 mm
HeightKnown for one33.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit

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