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Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (6474P8G), FR vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20825BG), BE

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 107identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T400 (6474P8G), FR:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad T500 (20825BG), BE:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad T400 (6474P8G), FR:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 (20825BG), BE:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad T400 (6474P8G), FR:Intel® GMA 4500MHD
    • ThinkPad T500 (20825BG), BE:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
  • Audio system
    • ThinkPad T400 (6474P8G), FR:HDA 24-bit
    • ThinkPad T500 (20825BG), BE:Conexant Azalia 24-bit
  • Wireless technology
    • ThinkPad T400 (6474P8G), FR:Intel WiFi 5100AGN
    • ThinkPad T500 (20825BG), BE:Intel 5300AGN
  • Operating system installed
    • ThinkPad T400 (6474P8G), FR:Windows Vista Business
    • ThinkPad T500 (20825BG), BE:Windows XP Professional
  • Battery life (max)
    • ThinkPad T400 (6474P8G), FR:6.3 h
    • ThinkPad T500 (20825BG), BE:6.6 h
  • Weight
    • ThinkPad T400 (6474P8G), FR:2.38 kg
    • ThinkPad T500 (20825BG), BE:2.63 kg

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Comparison of ThinkPad T400 (6474P8G), FR, ThinkPad T500 (20825BG), BE
127 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelP8600P8600
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1066 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketSocket 479Socket 479
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenamePenrynPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingR1R1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W25 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M410 M
Processing Die size107 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)99
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
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
Card reader integratedNoNo
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDAMD 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
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 5100AGNIntel 5300AGN
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 layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows XP Professional
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
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 ID3556835568
Processor codeSLGDZSLGDZ
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
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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