Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Essential G400SA-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad S410-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

127specifications compared
40differ
87identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Essential G400SA-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
- IdeaPad S410-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:White
Processor generation
- Essential G400SA-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- IdeaPad S410-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Essential G400SA-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
- IdeaPad S410-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
Processor boost frequency
- Essential G400SA-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
- IdeaPad S410-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- Essential G400SA-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
- IdeaPad S410-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
Processor socket
- Essential G400SA-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:BGA 1023
- IdeaPad S410-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
Processor codename
- Essential G400SA-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
- IdeaPad S410-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Haswell
Bus type
- Essential G400SA-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:DMI
- IdeaPad S410-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:DMI2

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Comparison of G400SA-IFI, S410-IFI
148 specifications	A Lenovo Essential G400SA-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop Model G400SA-IFI View product	B Lenovo IdeaPad S410-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop Model S410-IFI View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3230M	i5-4200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	26	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M	AMD Radeon HD 8570M
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0xA16
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72056	75459
Processor codeDiffers	SR0WX	SR170
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	1.8 kg
WidthDiffers	349 mm	336.6 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	241.2 mm
HeightKnown for one	25.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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