Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad L530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M vs Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation

123specifications compared
38differ
85identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- ThinkPad L530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor model
- ThinkPad L530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:i3-2370M
- ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:i7-3820QM
Processor cores
- ThinkPad L530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2
- ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:4
Processor threads
- ThinkPad L530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:4
- ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:8
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad L530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2.4 GHz
- ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:2.7 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad L530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:3 MB
- ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:8 MB
Processor socket
- ThinkPad L530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Socket 988
- ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:BGA 1224
Processor lithography
- ThinkPad L530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:32 nm
- ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation:22 nm

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Comparison of L530, W530
140 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad L530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Model L530 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Intel High End Desktop Processors i7-3820QM Mobile workstation Model W530 View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mobile workstation
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel High End Desktop Processors
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2370M	i7-3820QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1224
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-3800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	27
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1250 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby	Dolby Home Theater
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53442	64889
Processor codeDiffers	SR0DP	SR0MK
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.45 kg	2.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Home office, Small Business	Professional
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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