Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

110specifications compared
46differ
64identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad T500 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:39.1 cm (15.4")
- IdeaPad Y460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad T500 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:1280 x 800 pixels
- IdeaPad Y460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- ThinkPad T500 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:16:10
- IdeaPad Y460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:16:9
Display brightness
- ThinkPad T500 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:200 cd/m²
- IdeaPad Y460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:220 cd/m²
Processor family
- ThinkPad T500 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- IdeaPad Y460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- ThinkPad T500 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:P8700
- IdeaPad Y460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor threads
- ThinkPad T500 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:2
- IdeaPad Y460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4
Processor cache type
- ThinkPad T500 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:L2
- IdeaPad Y460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Smart Cache

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Comparison of T500, Y460
151 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700 Model T500 View product	B Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model Y460 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Display brightnessDiffers	200 cd/m²	220 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500:1
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	P8700	i3-380M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequency	2.53 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9.5	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD-ROM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
TV-out	No	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	ThinkPad UltraNav	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for one	32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37006	50178
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGFE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	4.3 h	3.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Supervisor
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.63 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	357.5 mm	340 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	235 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.97 cm	2 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.35 cm	3.28 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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