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Lenovo Essential G555 AMD Athlon II M320 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 22identical
  • 89known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Essential G555 AMD Athlon II M320:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Essential G555 AMD Athlon II M320:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Essential G555 AMD Athlon II M320:16:9
    • ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:16:10
  • Processor family
    • Essential G555 AMD Athlon II M320:AMD Athlon II
    • ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Essential G555 AMD Athlon II M320:M320
    • ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:P8700
  • Processor frequency
    • Essential G555 AMD Athlon II M320:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2.53 GHz
  • Internal memory type
    • Essential G555 AMD Athlon II M320:DDR2-SDRAM
    • ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Essential G555 AMD Athlon II M320:4 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:8 GB

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131 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon IIIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersM320P8700
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConexant CX20561-12Z
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37006
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGFE
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.65 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.62 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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