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Lenovo ThinkPad L412 DK vs Lenovo ThinkPad L512 DK

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 98identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad L412 DK:35.6 cm (14")
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad L412 DK:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad L412 DK:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad L412 DK:i3-330M
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:i5-430M
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad L412 DK:2.13 GHz
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:2.26 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ThinkPad L412 DK:16
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:17
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad L412 DK:2 GB
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad L412 DK:250 GB
    • ThinkPad L512 DK:320 GB

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Comparison of ThinkPad L412 DK, ThinkPad L512 DK
117 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-330Mi5-430M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1288BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC2C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1617
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMCMMC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz766 MHz
Networkidentical
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyWWAN, WLAN, WiMAXWWAN, WLAN, WiMAX
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portDiffersNoYes
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4766343537
Processor codeDiffersSLBNFSLBPM
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.37 kg2.61 kg
WidthDiffers344 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm247 mm
Height (front)3.2 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)3.6 cm3.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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