Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T500 T8700 2.53G 250G vs Lenovo ThinkPad W500 T9600-2.8G 250GB

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 40identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad T500 T8700 2.53G 250G:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad W500 T9600-2.8G 250GB:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T500 T8700 2.53G 250G:2.53 GHz
    • ThinkPad W500 T9600-2.8G 250GB:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad T500 T8700 2.53G 250G:3 MB
    • ThinkPad W500 T9600-2.8G 250GB:6 MB
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad T500 T8700 2.53G 250G:2 GB
    • ThinkPad W500 T9600-2.8G 250GB:4 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad T500 T8700 2.53G 250G:Intel® GMA 4500MHD
    • ThinkPad W500 T9600-2.8G 250GB:AMD Mobility FireGL V5700
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • ThinkPad T500 T8700 2.53G 250G:0.25 GB
    • ThinkPad W500 T9600-2.8G 250GB:0.512 GB
  • Bluetooth
    • ThinkPad T500 T8700 2.53G 250G:Yes
    • ThinkPad W500 T9600-2.8G 250GB:No
  • CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity
    • ThinkPad T500 T8700 2.53G 250G:1
    • ThinkPad W500 T9600-2.8G 250GB:0

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Comparison of ThinkPad T500 T8700 2.53G 250G, ThinkPad W500 T9600-2.8G 250GB
112 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT9600
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1066 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.05 - 1.2125 V
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity250 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDAMD Mobility FireGL V5700
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.512 GB
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Networking features10/100/1000 LAN10/100/1000 LAN
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
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 connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutAZERTYAZERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35563
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLG9F
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight2.63 kg2.63 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs357.5 x 255 x 29.7 mm357.5 x 255 x 33.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedNoNo
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Intel segment taggingDiffersHome office, Small BusinessProfessional
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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