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Lenovo T420+Mini Dock Series 3 vs Lenovo W520 + 45N6678

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 84identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • T420+Mini Dock Series 3:35.6 cm (14")
    • W520 + 45N6678:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • T420+Mini Dock Series 3:1600 x 900 pixels
    • W520 + 45N6678:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • T420+Mini Dock Series 3:HD+
    • W520 + 45N6678:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • T420+Mini Dock Series 3:Intel® Core™ i5
    • W520 + 45N6678:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • T420+Mini Dock Series 3:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • W520 + 45N6678:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • T420+Mini Dock Series 3:i5-2410M
    • W520 + 45N6678:i7-2820QM
  • Processor cores
    • T420+Mini Dock Series 3:2
    • W520 + 45N6678:4
  • Processor threads
    • T420+Mini Dock Series 3:4
    • W520 + 45N6678:8

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Comparison of T420+Mini Dock Series 3, W520 + 45N6678
151 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Display brightnessKnown for one230 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-2820QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2800 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD-ROM
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersN12P-NS1NVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® QM67 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452227
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00U
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.24 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm372.8 mm
DepthDiffers229.8 mm245.1 mm
Height (front)Differs2.99 cm3.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.04 cm3.56 cm
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingDiffersHome office, Small BusinessProfessional
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISV
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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