Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Essential G50-70AT-ITH(D) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop vs LG N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M

95specifications compared
36differ
59identical
71known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Essential G50-70AT-ITH(D) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Black
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:Silver
Processor family
- Essential G50-70AT-ITH(D) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Essential G50-70AT-ITH(D) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Essential G50-70AT-ITH(D) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:i3-4030U
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:i5-4310M
Processor frequency
- Essential G50-70AT-ITH(D) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:1.9 GHz
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:2.7 GHz
Processor socket
- Essential G50-70AT-ITH(D) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:BGA 1168
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:Socket G3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Essential G50-70AT-ITH(D) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:15 W
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- Essential G50-70AT-ITH(D) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:12
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:16

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Comparison of G50-70AT-ITH(D), 15N540-GT55KN
166 specifications	A Lenovo Essential G50-70AT-ITH(D) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop Model G50-70AT-ITH(D) View product	B LG N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M Model 15N540-GT55KN View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-4030U	i5-4310M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	Socket G3
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-4300 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	D0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	37 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R5 M230	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1250 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0xA16	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	867 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81018	80373
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1EN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	384 mm	377 mm
DepthDiffers	265 mm	254 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	24.9 mm
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM86
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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