Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R500 - NP29WCD vs Lenovo ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag

99specifications compared
18differ
81identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- ThinkPad R500 - NP29WCD:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor model
- ThinkPad R500 - NP29WCD:T6670
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:T9600
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad R500 - NP29WCD:2.2 GHz
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad R500 - NP29WCD:2 MB
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:6 MB
Processor front side bus
- ThinkPad R500 - NP29WCD:800 MHz
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:1066 MHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkPad R500 - NP29WCD:11
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:10.5
Internal memory
- ThinkPad R500 - NP29WCD:2 GB
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- ThinkPad R500 - NP29WCD:250 GB
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:320 GB

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 - NP29WCD, ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag
128 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad R500 - NP29WCD View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T6670	T9600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 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	11	10.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	E1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-RW
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	AMD Mobility FireGL V5700
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 a/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 slotDiffers	No	Yes
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
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	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	No	No
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	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	42109	35563
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLG9F
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.94 kg	2.63 kg
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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	358.6 x 260 x 38.5 mm	358 x 255 x 30 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Professional
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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