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Lenovo ThinkPad R500 P8700-2.53G 320GB vs Lenovo ThinkPad T400 T9600-2.8G 2X2GB 250GB

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 81identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad R500 P8700-2.53G 320GB:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • ThinkPad T400 T9600-2.8G 2X2GB 250GB:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad R500 P8700-2.53G 320GB:1680 x 1050 pixels
    • ThinkPad T400 T9600-2.8G 2X2GB 250GB:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad R500 P8700-2.53G 320GB:P8700
    • ThinkPad T400 T9600-2.8G 2X2GB 250GB:T9600
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R500 P8700-2.53G 320GB:2.53 GHz
    • ThinkPad T400 T9600-2.8G 2X2GB 250GB:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad R500 P8700-2.53G 320GB:3 MB
    • ThinkPad T400 T9600-2.8G 2X2GB 250GB:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad R500 P8700-2.53G 320GB:Socket 479
    • ThinkPad T400 T9600-2.8G 2X2GB 250GB:Socket 478
  • Stepping
    • ThinkPad R500 P8700-2.53G 320GB:R0
    • ThinkPad T400 T9600-2.8G 2X2GB 250GB:E1
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ThinkPad R500 P8700-2.53G 320GB:25 W
    • ThinkPad T400 T9600-2.8G 2X2GB 250GB:35 W

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 P8700-2.53G 320GB, ThinkPad T400 T9600-2.8G 2X2GB 250GB
112 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersP8700T9600
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1066 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
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
SteppingDiffersR0E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Differs1.00 - 1.250 V1.05 - 1.2125 V
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M410 M
Processing Die size107 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.510.5
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.125 GB0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memory0.384 GB0.384 GB
Networkidentical
Networking features10/100/1000 LAN10/100/1000 LAN
Wireless technologyIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutAZERTYAZERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
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 IDDiffers3700635563
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLG9F
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.94 kg2.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs358.6 x 260 x 39 mm335.3 x 238 x 27.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, MPR II, BSMI, GOST, cUL, MPR III, NOM, SASO, VCCI-II, UL 60950, CB, FCC Part 15 B, CER, CCC, MIC, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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