Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell vs Lenovo ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 52identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell (2.53 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell has 3 MB more processor cache than the Lenovo ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell (6 MB vs 3 MB). The Lenovo ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell has 10 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Lenovo ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell (35 W vs 25 W). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell has idle States. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell has Intel Enhanced Halt State.

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell:P8400
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:T9400
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell:2.26 GHz
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell:3 MB
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell:Socket 478
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:Socket 479
  • Stepping
    • ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell:M0
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:E0
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell:25 W
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:35 W

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Comparison of ThinkPad R400, 80GB, 1GB, 14.1 in WXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, 4 Cell, ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell
75 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersP8400T9400
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1066 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codenamePenrynPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersM0E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M410 M
Processing Die size107 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs8.59.5
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers80 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesDiffersYesNo
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
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)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556935562
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGEK
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.37 kg3.21 kg
DepthDiffers238 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers30.6 mm29.7 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo

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