Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 vs Lenovo ThinkPad L512 DK

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  • 97specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 54identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad Y450:35.6 cm (14")
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad Y450:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad Y450:T4400
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:i5-430M
  • Processor threads
    • IdeaPad Y450:2
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:4
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad Y450:2.2 GHz
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • IdeaPad Y450:1 MB
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • IdeaPad Y450:L2
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • IdeaPad Y450:Socket 478
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:BGA 1288

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Comparison of IdeaPad Y450, ThinkPad L512 DK
145 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT4400i5-430M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0C2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1117
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 4500MHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWWAN, WLAN, WiMAX
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
TV-in portDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad + Scroll zoneUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one84Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features15 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4073943537
Processor codeDiffersSLGJLSLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.61 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers232 mm247 mm
HeightKnown for one34.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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