Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E50 vs Lenovo ThinkPad W701 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

71specifications compared
38differ
33identical
72known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad Edge E50:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad W701 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad Edge E50:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad W701 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor family
- ThinkPad Edge E50:Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkPad W701 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- ThinkPad Edge E50:Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkPad W701 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ThinkPad Edge E50:i3-380M
- ThinkPad W701 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- ThinkPad Edge E50:2
- ThinkPad W701 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
Processor threads
- ThinkPad Edge E50:4
- ThinkPad W701 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad Edge E50:2.53 GHz
- ThinkPad W701 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of ThinkPad Edge E50, W701
143 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E50 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad W701 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model W701 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one	250 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WI-Fi
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
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	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	43122
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IBM
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	681 g	4.07 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	310 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.06 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.14 cm
HeightKnown for one	1.27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Professional
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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