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Lenovo IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 24identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown has 2 more processor threads than the Lenovo ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell (4 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell has 1.47 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown (2.53 GHz vs 1.06 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell has 2 MB more processor cache than the Lenovo IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown (6 MB vs 4 MB). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell has embedded options available. Only the Lenovo IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown has idle States.

  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown:i7-620UM
    • ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:T9400
  • Processor threads
    • IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown:4
    • ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:2
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown:1.06 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown:4 MB
    • ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown:Smart Cache
    • ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:L2

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Comparison of IdeaPad U160 Laptop - M436EUK - Dark Brown, ThinkPad T500, 160GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WSXGA+ TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell
93 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBrownUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-620UMT9400
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.13 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.06 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandalePenryn
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC2E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs89.5
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one166 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows XP Professional
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesDiffersYesNo
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4356235562
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 2835 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGEK
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg2.86 kg
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.7 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W

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