Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Essential G470gh Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Lenovo IdeaPad Z470gm Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

131specifications compared
25differ
106identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Essential G470gh Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:35.8 cm (14.1")
- IdeaPad Z470gm Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- Essential G470gh Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaPad Z470gm Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Essential G470gh Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaPad Z470gm Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Essential G470gh Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
- IdeaPad Z470gm Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
Processor frequency
- Essential G470gh Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
- IdeaPad Z470gm Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
PCI Express configurations
- Essential G470gh Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- IdeaPad Z470gm Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Essential G470gh Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
- IdeaPad Z470gm Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23
Internal memory
- Essential G470gh Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:3 GB
- IdeaPad Z470gm Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4 GB

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of G470gh, Z470gm
164 specifications	A Lenovo Essential G470gh Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model G470gh View product	B Lenovo IdeaPad Z470gm Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model Z470gm View product
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.8 cm (14.1")	35.6 cm (14")
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i5-2410M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	23
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	750 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	SRS
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	52224
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	340 mm	341 mm
DepthDiffers	231.8 mm	232 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.72 cm	2 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.44 cm	3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons