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Lenovo L512 + Mini Dock vs Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 76identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • L512 + Mini Dock:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • L512 + Mini Dock:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • L512 + Mini Dock:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • L512 + Mini Dock:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • L512 + Mini Dock:i3-380M
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:i7-2620M
  • Processor frequency
    • L512 + Mini Dock:2.53 GHz
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:2.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • L512 + Mini Dock:2.5 GT/s
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • L512 + Mini Dock:3 MB
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:4 MB

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Comparison of L512 + Mini Dock, T420
166 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 cd/m²
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi7-2620M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1927
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMute Button, Speakers (integrated)
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for oneInstalledUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7-row with Trackpoint
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017852231
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR041
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.61 kg2.24 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm340 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm229.8 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.2 mm
Height (front)Differs3.2 cm2.99 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.6 cm3.04 cm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500GB SATA/ 7200
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClient Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password Fingerprint Reader
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56K V.92
Manageability featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClient Security Solution, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
Drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltrabay Enhanced

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