Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo T430s + 0A65723 vs Lenovo T530 + 0A65723

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 105identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • T430s + 0A65723:35.6 cm (14")
    • T530 + 0A65723:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • T430s + 0A65723:i7-3520M
    • T530 + 0A65723:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • T430s + 0A65723:2
    • T530 + 0A65723:4
  • Processor threads
    • T430s + 0A65723:4
    • T530 + 0A65723:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • T430s + 0A65723:3.6 GHz
    • T530 + 0A65723:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • T430s + 0A65723:2.9 GHz
    • T530 + 0A65723:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • T430s + 0A65723:4 MB
    • T530 + 0A65723:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • T430s + 0A65723:BGA 1023
    • T530 + 0A65723:Socket G2

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Comparison of T430s + 0A65723, T530 + 0A65723
156 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500:1
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-3520Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket G2
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2923
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers180 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one180 GBUnknown — 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
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1250 MHz1100 MHz
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489364899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0MUUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Differs7.6 h12.8 h
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.79 kg2.77 kg
WidthDiffers343 mm372.8 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm245.1 mm
Height (front)Differs2.12 cm3.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.6 cm3.56 cm
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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