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Lenovo ThinkPad T400s + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD vs MSI Megabook CX620-018BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 49identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T400s + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • Megabook CX620-018BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad T400s + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:1440 x 900 pixels
    • Megabook CX620-018BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • ThinkPad T400s + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:16:10
    • Megabook CX620-018BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:16:9
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad T400s + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Megabook CX620-018BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad T400s + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:SP9400
    • Megabook CX620-018BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkPad T400s + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2
    • Megabook CX620-018BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T400s + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2.4 GHz
    • Megabook CX620-018BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad T400s + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:6 MB
    • Megabook CX620-018BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:3 MB

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Comparison of ThinkPad T400s + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD, CX620-018BE
135 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersSP9400i5-430M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo SP9000 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs917
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/g/n802.11b/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
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
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Pointing deviceKnown for oneThinkPad UltraNavUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesDiffersNoYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3669343537
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.38 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers335 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm247.5 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm35 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneIBMUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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