Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo T420 + 73Y2650 vs Samsung Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 65identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • T420 + 73Y2650:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • T420 + 73Y2650:i5-2410M
    • Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • T420 + 73Y2650:2.9 GHz
    • Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • T420 + 73Y2650:2.3 GHz
    • Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • T420 + 73Y2650:5 GT/s
    • Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • T420 + 73Y2650:BGA 1023
    • Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:BGA 1288
  • Processor codename
    • T420 + 73Y2650:Sandy Bridge
    • Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Arrandale
  • Stepping
    • T420 + 73Y2650:J1
    • Q NP-Q430-JU01US laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:K0

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158 specifications
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one300:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi5-460M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2319
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers1 W1.5 W
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® QM67 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222450179
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLC22
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersIBMKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.17 kg2.38 kg
WidthDiffers340.5 mm342.9 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm238.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.01 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.05 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.3 cm (13.5")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.9 cm (9.4")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm (1.3")
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Silver
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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