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Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4"

96specifications compared
15differ
81identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4" has 0.14 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA (2.4 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4" has 0.5 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA (9 vs 8.5). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA has 1 more processor ARK ID than the Lenovo ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4" (35569 vs 35568). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4" has card reader integrated. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4" has DVI port.

Display resolution
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:P8400
- ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":P8600
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:2.26 GHz
- ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:Socket 478
- ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":Socket 479
Stepping
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:M0
- ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":R1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:8.5
- ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":9
Card reader integrated
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:No
- ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":Yes
Discrete graphics card model
- ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA:Intel® GMA 4500MHD
- ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650

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Comparison of ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA, ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4"
123 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) /2x1GB /160GB /15.4" WXGA View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4"View product
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	P8400	P8600
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
SteppingDiffers	M0	R1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	8.5	9
Memoryidentical
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-ROM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.25 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Conexant	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
DVD+R speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Intel 82567LM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Intel WiFi Link 5300AGN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35569	35568
Processor codeDiffers	SL3BU	SLGDZ
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	6.6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	357.5 x 255 x 33.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	357.5 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	255 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.35 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.97 cm
Other featuresidentical
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	56K V.90	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav

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