Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+

106specifications compared
21differ
85identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+ has 0.14 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK (2.4 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+ has 0.5 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK (9 vs 8.5). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+ has 1 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK (2 GB vs 1 GB). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK has card reader integrated. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+ has Bluetooth.

Display resolution
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:P8400
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:P8600
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:2.26 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:Socket 478
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:Socket 479
Stepping
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:M0
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:R1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:8.5
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:9
Internal memory
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:1 GB
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:1 x 1 GB
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:2 x 2 GB

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK, ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+
133 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8400	P8600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	M0	R1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	25 W	25 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	8.5	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	80 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-ROM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	AMD Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.25 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Conexant Azalia 24-bit	Conexant
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Optical driveidentical
DVD+R speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
Network2 differ
Networking typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel 82567LM
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel 5100AGN	WiFi Link 5300AGN
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows XP Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office 2007	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35569	35568
Processor codeDiffers	SL3BU	SLGDZ
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	IBM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.94 kg	2.63 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	357.5 x 255 x 33.5 mm
WidthKnown for one	358.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	260 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	38.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	1	56K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI/PCIE
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	ThinkPad UltraNav	Unknown — not stated by the source

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