Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad G550 vs Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (2714-8TG)

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 33identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad G550:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad R500 (2714-8TG):39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad G550:Intel® Celeron®
    • ThinkPad R500 (2714-8TG):Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad G550:2.2 GHz
    • ThinkPad R500 (2714-8TG):2.1 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad G550:3 GB
    • ThinkPad R500 (2714-8TG):2 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad G550:NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M
    • ThinkPad R500 (2714-8TG):Intel® GMA 4500MHD
  • Audio system
    • ThinkPad G550:High Definition Audio
    • ThinkPad R500 (2714-8TG):Intel HDA 24-bit
  • Networking features
    • ThinkPad G550:WLAN
    • ThinkPad R500 (2714-8TG):WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
  • Wireless technology
    • ThinkPad G550:802.11 a/g/n
    • ThinkPad R500 (2714-8TG):Intel 5100AGN

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Comparison of ThinkPad G550, ThinkPad R500 (2714-8TG)
115 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT6570
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® G105MIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioIntel HDA 24-bit
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersWLANWLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 a/g/nIntel 5100AGN
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2007
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42841
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.49 kg2.94 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source358.6 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.5 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one358 x 256 x 37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100V – 240V AC, 50Hz/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source

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