Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R500 + 3 years on-site warranty vs Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 + 3 Years On-Site Warranty

86specifications compared
24differ
62identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 years on-site warranty:P7370
- ThinkPad SL500 + 3 Years On-Site Warranty:T5870
Processor cache
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 years on-site warranty:3 MB
- ThinkPad SL500 + 3 Years On-Site Warranty:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 years on-site warranty:1066 MHz
- ThinkPad SL500 + 3 Years On-Site Warranty:800 MHz
Processor socket
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 years on-site warranty:Socket 478
- ThinkPad SL500 + 3 Years On-Site Warranty:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 years on-site warranty:45 nm
- ThinkPad SL500 + 3 Years On-Site Warranty:65 nm
Stepping
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 years on-site warranty:R0
- ThinkPad SL500 + 3 Years On-Site Warranty:M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 years on-site warranty:25 W
- ThinkPad SL500 + 3 Years On-Site Warranty:35 W
Number of Processing Die Transistors
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 years on-site warranty:410 M
- ThinkPad SL500 + 3 Years On-Site Warranty:291 M

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 + 3 years on-site warranty, ThinkPad SL500 + 3 Years On-Site Warranty
118 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad R500 + 3 years on-site warranty View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 + 3 Years On-Site Warranty View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P7370	T5870
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P7000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Penryn	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	7.5	10
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	250 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA X4500
Audio1 differ
Audio system	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	3 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	IEEE 802.11a/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37117	37034
Processor codeDiffers	SLGF9	SLAZR
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	IBM	IBM
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.94 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	358.6 mm	358 mm
Depth	260 mm	260 mm
HeightDiffers	38.5 mm	39 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	V.90
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GM45 Express

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