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Lenovo L540 + Thinkpad Basic Dock 65W vs Lenovo IdeaPad S40-70-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 77identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • L540 + Thinkpad Basic Dock 65W:Black
    • IdeaPad S40-70-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • L540 + Thinkpad Basic Dock 65W:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • IdeaPad S40-70-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • LED backlight
    • L540 + Thinkpad Basic Dock 65W:Yes
    • IdeaPad S40-70-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:No
  • Processor family
    • L540 + Thinkpad Basic Dock 65W:Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad S40-70-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • L540 + Thinkpad Basic Dock 65W:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad S40-70-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • L540 + Thinkpad Basic Dock 65W:i3-4100M
    • IdeaPad S40-70-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
  • Processor frequency
    • L540 + Thinkpad Basic Dock 65W:2.5 GHz
    • IdeaPad S40-70-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • L540 + Thinkpad Basic Dock 65W:PGA946
    • IdeaPad S40-70-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:BGA 1168

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Comparison of L540 + Thinkpad Basic Dock 65W, S40-70-IFI
177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
LED backlightDiffersYesNo
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-4100Mi5-4210U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-4100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x84x1, 2x4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xA16
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon R5 M230
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby AdvancedUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTrackpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8.1 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7634681016
Processor codeDiffersSR1HBSR1EF
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one2.58 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one377 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one247 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one31 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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