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Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (276554G), CH vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), FR

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 99identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T400 (276554G), CH:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), FR:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad T400 (276554G), CH:1440 x 900 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), FR:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad T400 (276554G), CH:P8700
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), FR:T9400
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad T400 (276554G), CH:3 MB
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), FR:6 MB
  • Stepping
    • ThinkPad T400 (276554G), CH:R0
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), FR:E0
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ThinkPad T400 (276554G), CH:25 W
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), FR:35 W
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad T400 (276554G), CH:320 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), FR:160 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad T400 (276554G), CH:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), FR:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650

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Comparison of ThinkPad T400 (276554G), CH, ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), FR
130 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersP8700T9400
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequency2.53 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1066 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketSocket 479Socket 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
SteppingDiffersR0E0
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)9.59.5
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedNoNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 GB
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDA 24-bitConexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel WiFi 5300AGNIntel 5100AGN
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
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 connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2007
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
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 IDDiffers3700635562
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLGEK
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs6.3 h6.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeIBMIBM
Fingerprint readerYesYes
HDD user passwordYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.38 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers335 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers31.9 mm33.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56K V.90
Intel segment taggingHome office, Small BusinessHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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