Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Essential G50-70AT-PTH(H) Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad U430p-IFI(I) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U Laptop

123specifications compared
49differ
74identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Essential G50-70AT-PTH(H) Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:Black
- IdeaPad U430p-IFI(I) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U Laptop:Red
Display diagonal
- Essential G50-70AT-PTH(H) Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- IdeaPad U430p-IFI(I) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- Essential G50-70AT-PTH(H) Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- IdeaPad U430p-IFI(I) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Essential G50-70AT-PTH(H) Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:3558U
- IdeaPad U430p-IFI(I) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U Laptop:i5-4258U
Processor threads
- Essential G50-70AT-PTH(H) Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:2
- IdeaPad U430p-IFI(I) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U Laptop:4
Processor frequency
- Essential G50-70AT-PTH(H) Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:1.7 GHz
- IdeaPad U430p-IFI(I) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U Laptop:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Essential G50-70AT-PTH(H) Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:2 MB
- IdeaPad U430p-IFI(I) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U Laptop:3 MB
Stepping
- Essential G50-70AT-PTH(H) Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:D0
- IdeaPad U430p-IFI(I) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U Laptop:C0

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Comparison of G50-70AT-PTH(H), U430p-IFI(I)
165 specifications	A Lenovo Essential G50-70AT-PTH(H) Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop Model G50-70AT-PTH(H) View product	B Lenovo IdeaPad U430p-IFI(I) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U Laptop Model U430p-IFI(I) View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Red
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	3558U	i5-4258U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	28 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 1x4	1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	Hybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R5 M230	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Graphics 5100
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0xA2E
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Advanced Audio v2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 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	No	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
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 connectorsDiffers	2	4
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	2	4
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware Version	9.5	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78945	75990
Processor codeDiffers	SR1E8	SR18A
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	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 processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	9 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	1.71 kg
WidthDiffers	384 mm	337 mm
DepthDiffers	264 mm	234 mm
HeightKnown for one	25 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 mm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.98 cm
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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