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Lenovo IdeaPad G580A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad V580c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 80identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • IdeaPad G580A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Brown
    • IdeaPad V580c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad G580A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad V580c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • IdeaPad G580A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad V580c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad G580A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:i3-2348M
    • IdeaPad V580c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad G580A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • IdeaPad V580c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • IdeaPad G580A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:32 nm
    • IdeaPad V580c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • IdeaPad G580A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
    • IdeaPad V580c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
  • PCI Express configurations
    • IdeaPad G580A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
    • IdeaPad V580c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of G580A, V580c
143 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Stainless steel
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2348Mi5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Advanced Audio v2Dolby Enhanced Audio v2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown 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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7454272056
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0WX
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs6 h5.5 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.54 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm252 mm
HeightDiffers33.8 mm32.8 mm

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