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Lenovo IdeaPad G510s Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 75identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • IdeaPad G510s Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:Laptop
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):Ultrabook
  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad G510s Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • IdeaPad G510s Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):2560 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • IdeaPad G510s Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:Yes
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):No
  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad G510s Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • IdeaPad G510s Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad G510s Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:i3-4000M
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):i7-4600U
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad G510s Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4000M Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):2.1 GHz

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184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopUltrabook
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePremium
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4000Mi7-4600U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4600 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xA16
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDolby Home Theater V4
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8.1 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510476616
Processor codeDiffersSR1HCSR1EA
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithiumLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for one2800 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.67 kg1.28 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm331 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm227.1 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.01 cm
HeightKnown for one26 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business

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