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

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  • 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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT3500i5-2520M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor T3000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynSandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0J1
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one410 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one107 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHCSD
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W2 W
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
WWANDiffersNot installedInstalled
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers64-bit32-bit
Processor special features23 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64DiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4210452229
Processor codeDiffersSLGJVSR048
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one2200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersIBMKensington
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 2438 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers376.8 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers249.8 mm206.5 mm
Height (front)Differs1.73 cm1.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.49 cm3.46 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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