Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo L520 + 433610W vs Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 66identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • L520 + 433610W:1600 x 900 pixels
    • IdeaPad Y550P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • L520 + 433610W:HD+
    • IdeaPad Y550P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:HD
  • Processor family
    • L520 + 433610W:Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad Y550P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • L520 + 433610W:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad Y550P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • L520 + 433610W:i5-2450M
    • IdeaPad Y550P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
  • Processor cores
    • L520 + 433610W:2
    • IdeaPad Y550P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • L520 + 433610W:4
    • IdeaPad Y550P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • L520 + 433610W:3.1 GHz
    • IdeaPad Y550P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz

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190 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarksfield
SteppingDiffersJ1B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2512
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage2 differ
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Not available
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioDolby Home Theater
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LabelflashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Network connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® PM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345243122
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs6.6 h3.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Supervisor, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.61 kg2.75 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm385 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs3.2 cm2.6 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.6 cm3.7 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.6 cm (15.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.59 cm (1.02")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.81 cm (1.5")
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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