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Lenovo I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL vs Lenovo I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 118identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620 has 0.8 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Lenovo I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL (4.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Lenovo I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620 has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL (1.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Lenovo I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620 has 2 MB more processor cache than the Lenovo I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL (8 MB vs 6 MB). Only the Lenovo I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620 has Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP). Only the Lenovo I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620 has Intel TSX-NI.

  • Processor family
    • I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL:Intel® Core™ i5
    • I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL:i5-8250U
    • I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620:i7-8650U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL:3.4 GHz
    • I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620:4.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL:1.6 GHz
    • I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL:6 MB
    • I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620:8 MB
  • Configurable TDP-up frequency
    • I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL:1.8 GHz
    • I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620:2.1 GHz
  • Compatible memory cards
    • I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL:MicroSD (TransFlash)
    • I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620:MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC

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Comparison of I5-8250U 8GB 500GB HDD WINDOWS 10 HOME SL, I7-8650U 8GB 500GB HDD Intel UHD 620
156 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenNoNo
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-8650U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby Lake RKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingY0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down10 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
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacity500 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD 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)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59170x5917
Audio1 differ
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC3287
Audio systemDiffersDolby AudioDolby Audio Premium
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
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 & interfaces2 differ
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 quantityDiffers21
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 quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.4b1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeYesYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports11
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel SoCIntel SoC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadYesYes
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
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 IDDiffers124967124968
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR3L8
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one45 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeHDD, Power on, SupervisorHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationMIL-STD-810GMIL-STD-810G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg1.95 kg
WidthDiffers376.5 mm365.8 mm
DepthDiffers254.5 mm252.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.02 cm
HeightKnown for one22.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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