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Lenovo ThinkPad T450s vs Lenovo X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 110identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ThinkPad T450s:Laptop
    • X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):Ultrabook
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad T450s:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad T450s:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad T450s:i7-5600U
    • X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):i5-5200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad T450s:3.2 GHz
    • X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T450s:2.6 GHz
    • X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad T450s:4 MB
    • X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • ThinkPad T450s:L3
    • X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):Smart Cache

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Comparison of ThinkPad T450s, X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
192 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopUltrabook
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Carbon fibre, Glass fibre, Magnesium, Plastic
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-5600Ui5-5200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5600 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz900 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1 W
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
2G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEdge, GPRS, GSM
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSPA
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521585212
Processor codeDiffersSR23VSR23Y
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeDiffersHDD, Power on, SupervisorHDD, Power on
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.59 kg1.3 kg
DepthDiffers226 mm226.5 mm
HeightDiffers20.6 mm17.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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