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Lenovo ThinkPad T400 + ThinkVision L197 vs Lenovo ThinkPad W500 + ThinkVision L197

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  • 100specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 76identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T400 + ThinkVision L197:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad W500 + ThinkVision L197:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad T400 + ThinkVision L197:1440 x 900 pixels
    • ThinkPad W500 + ThinkVision L197:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad T400 + ThinkVision L197:P8800
    • ThinkPad W500 + ThinkVision L197:T9550
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad T400 + ThinkVision L197:3 MB
    • ThinkPad W500 + ThinkVision L197:6 MB
  • Stepping
    • ThinkPad T400 + ThinkVision L197:R0
    • ThinkPad W500 + ThinkVision L197:E0
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ThinkPad T400 + ThinkVision L197:25 W
    • ThinkPad W500 + ThinkVision L197:35 W
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad T400 + ThinkVision L197:3 GB
    • ThinkPad W500 + ThinkVision L197:4 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad T400 + ThinkVision L197:AMD Radeon HD 3470
    • ThinkPad W500 + ThinkVision L197:AMD Mobility FireGL V5700

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Comparison of ThinkPad T400 + ThinkVision L197, ThinkPad W500 + ThinkVision L197
109 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
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersP8800T9550
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequency2.66 GHz2.66 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)1010
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3470AMD Mobility FireGL V5700
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.256 GB0.5 GB
Network2 differ
Networking typeDiffersGigabit EthernetVodafone WWAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 802.11agnIntel Wireless WiFi Link 5300 3x3 AGN
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Networking featuresKnown for oneVodafone WWANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP ProfessionalWindows Vista Business
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateNoNo
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 IDDiffers4038037130
Processor codeDiffersSLGLASLGE4
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.3 h
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.31 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers335.3 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers27.6 mm29.5 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs335.3 x 238 x 27.6 mm357.5 x 255 x 29.5 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Intel segment taggingDiffersHome office, Small BusinessProfessional
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneThinkPad UltraNavUnknown — not stated by the source

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