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Lenovo IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320 vs Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 29identical
  • 93known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64 has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320 (2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64 has 2 MB more processor cache than the Lenovo IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320 (3 MB vs 1 MB). The Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64 has 1 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320 (4 GB vs 3 GB). Only the Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64 has Bluetooth. Only the Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64 has docking connector.

  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320:1366 x 768 pixels
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320:16:9
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:16:10
  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320:AMD Athlon II
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320:P320
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:i5-520M
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320:2.1 GHz
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320:1 MB
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • IdeaPad G565 AMD Athlon II P320:L2
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:Smart Cache

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Comparison of G565, THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64
146 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon IIIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP320i5-520M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor front side busKnown for one533 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
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
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.384 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM57 Express
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
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
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 sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceYes
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 sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47341
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeIBMIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.44 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source295 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.07 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.53 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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