Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad S205 AMD Dual-Core E-350 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 35identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad S205 AMD Dual-Core E-350:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • IdeaPad Y550 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • IdeaPad S205 AMD Dual-Core E-350:AMD
    • IdeaPad Y550 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:Intel
  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad S205 AMD Dual-Core E-350:AMD Dual-Core
    • IdeaPad Y550 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad S205 AMD Dual-Core E-350:E-350
    • IdeaPad Y550 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:T6500
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad S205 AMD Dual-Core E-350:1.6 GHz
    • IdeaPad Y550 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • IdeaPad S205 AMD Dual-Core E-350:1 MB
    • IdeaPad Y550 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • IdeaPad S205 AMD Dual-Core E-350:3 GB
    • IdeaPad Y550 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:4 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • IdeaPad S205 AMD Dual-Core E-350:No
    • IdeaPad Y550 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:DVD-RW

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Comparison of S205, Y550
106 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500:1
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Dual-CoreIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersE-350T6500
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.5
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6310MIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersFast Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39311
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGF4
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.48 kg2.75 kg
WidthDiffers290 mm385 mm
DepthDiffers193 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers26.3 mm26 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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