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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M vs Samsung R730 JT09

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 66identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 35.6 cm (14")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display brightness
    • 230 cd/m²
    • 220 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • i7-2620M
    • i3-380M
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.7 GHz
    • 2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 5 GT/s
    • 2.5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 3 MB

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190 specifications
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Lenovo

ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M

Model T420

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Samsung

R730 JT09View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptop
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, Red
Form factorKnown for oneClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Display brightnessDiffers230 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2620Mi3-380M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2719
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHz
L3 cacheKnown for one4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for one4 MB
SteppingKnown for oneJ1
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.5 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
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 MHz667 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixels
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDASRS
Speaker powerDiffers1 W2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYes
Audio includedKnown for oneMute Button, Speakers (integrated)
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0
TV-in portKnown for oneNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM67 ExpressIntel® GL40 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Keyboard typeKnown for one7-row with Trackpoint
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7
Processor special features16 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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5223150178
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR041
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6
Battery life (max)Known for one9 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.24 kg2.84 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers229.8 mm272.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.99 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.04 cm3.98 cm
HeightKnown for one21.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Other features1 differ
3DKnown for oneNo
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Security featuresKnown for oneClient Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password Fingerprint Reader
Battery typeKnown for one6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one56K V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small Business
Manageability featuresKnown for oneClient Security Solution, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
Drive baysKnown for oneUltrabay Enhanced
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one500GB SATA/ 7200

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