Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M vs Samsung RV 511-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 68identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:35.6 cm (14")
    • RV 511-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • RV 511-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:HD+
    • RV 511-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:HD
  • Display brightness
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:230 cd/m²
    • RV 511-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:200 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:Intel® Core™ i7
    • RV 511-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • RV 511-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:i7-2620M
    • RV 511-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:i5-480M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:3.4 GHz
    • RV 511-S03 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Laptop:2.93 GHz

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197 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Silver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display brightnessDiffers230 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2620Mi5-480M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2720
L3 cacheKnown for one4 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one4 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® 315M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
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)Differs1300 MHz766 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDASRS 3D
Speaker powerDiffers1 W2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio includedKnown for oneMute Button, Speakers (integrated)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM67 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard typeKnown for one7-row with TrackpointUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Update Plus Easy Display Manager Easy Battery Manager Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Support Center Microsoft Office 2010 Starter
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5223152952
Processor codeDiffersSR041SLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs9 h4.3 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.24 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers229.8 mm256.2 mm
HeightDiffers21.2 mm31.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.99 cm3.19 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.04 cm3.49 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source381.6 x 256.2 x 31.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other features1 differ
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply typeDiffersAC/DCAC
Security featuresKnown for oneClient Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password Fingerprint ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one6 Cell Lithium-IonUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56K V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneClient Security Solution, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive baysKnown for oneUltrabay EnhancedUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one500GB SATA/ 7200Unknown — not stated by the source

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