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Lenovo IdeaPad M490-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Samsung Q Q470-ZT03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 108identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • IdeaPad M490-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
    • Q Q470-ZT03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Titanium
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad M490-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • Q Q470-ZT03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • IdeaPad M490-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • Q Q470-ZT03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad M490-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Q Q470-ZT03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • IdeaPad M490-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26
    • Q Q470-ZT03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:25
  • Total storage capacity
    • IdeaPad M490-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1 TB
    • Q Q470-ZT03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:500 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • IdeaPad M490-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1 TB
    • Q Q470-ZT03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:500 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • IdeaPad M490-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:DVD-RW
    • Q Q470-ZT03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:DVD Super Multi

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Comparison of M490-IFI, Q470-ZT03
149 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackTitanium
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2625
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205665708
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.24 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm334 mm
DepthDiffers234.6 mm236 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.14 cm
HeightKnown for one23.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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