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Lenovo ThinkPad S540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs MSI GE60 2OD-247US

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 98identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Market positioning
    • ThinkPad S540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Business
    • GE60 2OD-247US:Gaming
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad S540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • GE60 2OD-247US:i5-4200M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad S540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • GE60 2OD-247US:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad S540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • GE60 2OD-247US:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad S540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • GE60 2OD-247US:PGA946
  • Bus type
    • ThinkPad S540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:DMI2
    • GE60 2OD-247US:DMI
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ThinkPad S540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:15 W
    • GE60 2OD-247US:37 W
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    • ThinkPad S540 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:12
    • GE60 2OD-247US:16

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188 specifications
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui5-4200M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8670MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Home Theater v4Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545976348
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one62.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers379 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm249.5 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 kg
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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