Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad G560e Intel® Celeron® T3500 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

123specifications compared
58differ
65identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- IdeaPad G560e Intel® Celeron® T3500:Black, Blue
- ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Black
Display diagonal
- IdeaPad G560e Intel® Celeron® T3500:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:31.8 cm (12.5")
Processor family
- IdeaPad G560e Intel® Celeron® T3500:Intel® Celeron®
- ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- IdeaPad G560e Intel® Celeron® T3500:T3500
- ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
Processor threads
- IdeaPad G560e Intel® Celeron® T3500:2
- ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:4
Processor frequency
- IdeaPad G560e Intel® Celeron® T3500:2.1 GHz
- ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaPad G560e Intel® Celeron® T3500:1 MB
- ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- IdeaPad G560e Intel® Celeron® T3500:L2
- ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Smart Cache

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Comparison of G560e, X220
178 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaPad G560e Intel® Celeron® T3500 Model G560e View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Model X220 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	T3500	i5-2520M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor T3000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Sandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	410 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	107 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC	SD
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500	Intel® HD Graphics
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	1.5 W	2 W
Built-in subwoofer	No	No
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
WWANDiffers	Not installed	Installed
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Processor special features23 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Differs	No	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42104	52229
Processor codeDiffers	SLGJV	SR048
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	2200 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	IBM	Kensington
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 2438 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	376.8 mm	305 mm
DepthDiffers	249.8 mm	206.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.73 cm	1.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.49 cm	3.46 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	No	No
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 V
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one	0 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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