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Lenovo i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel vs Lenovo I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO

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Key differences

The Lenovo I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO has 1 th gen Intel® Core™ i5 more processor generation than the Lenovo i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel (8th gen Intel® Core™ i5 vs 7th gen Intel® Core™ i5). The Lenovo I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO has 2 more processor cores than the Lenovo i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel (4 vs 2). The Lenovo I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO has 4 more processor threads than the Lenovo i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel (8 vs 4). Only the Lenovo I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO has numeric keypad. Only the Lenovo i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel has embedded options available.

  • Display diagonal
    • i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel:35.6 cm (14")
    • I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel:i5-7300U
    • I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO:i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel:2
    • I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO:4
  • Processor threads
    • i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel:4
    • I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel:3.5 GHz
    • I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel:2.6 GHz
    • I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • i5-7300U 1x8GB 256GBSSD 14.0''HD(1366x768) Intel HD 620 Intel:3 MB
    • I5-8250U 8GB 512GB SSD PCIE 15.6” LTE WIN 10 PRO:6 MB

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156 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300Ui5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-7300 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersH0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
SSD interfacePCI ExpressPCI Express
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x5917
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Audio
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeHDHD
Front camera signal format720p720p
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type2x22x2
WLAN controller modelIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.4b1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorYesYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeYesYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports11
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel SoCIntel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers97472124967
Processor codeDiffersSR340SR3LA
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity45 Wh45 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs12.2 h12 h
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeHDD, Power on, SupervisorHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationMIL-STD-810GMIL-STD-810G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.68 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers335 mm376.5 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm254.5 mm
HeightDiffers22.5 mm22.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes

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