Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo 3000 G530 Intel Pentium Mobile T3400 vs Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR

96specifications compared
29differ
67identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 3000 G530 Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:Intel Pentium Mobile
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- 3000 G530 Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:T3400
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:T6570
Processor frequency
- 3000 G530 Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:2.16 GHz
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:2.1 GHz
Processor cache
- 3000 G530 Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:1 MB
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:2 MB
Processor lithography
- 3000 G530 Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:65 nm
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:45 nm
Processor operating modes
- 3000 G530 Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:64-bit
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codename
- 3000 G530 Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:Merom
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:Penryn
Number of Processing Die Transistors
- 3000 G530 Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:291 M
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:410 M

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Comparison of G530, ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR
127 specifications	A Lenovo 3000 G530 Intel Pentium Mobile T3400 Model G530 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T3400	T6570
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.16 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Pentium T3000 Series for Mobile	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	M0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	13	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	250 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500M	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Conexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	Intel 5100AGN
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35583	42841
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLB3P	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.75 kg	2.94 kg
WidthDiffers	358.5 mm	358.6 mm
DepthDiffers	256.5 mm	260 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	V.90	1
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GL40 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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