Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad W510 + ThinkPlus L45 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD

101specifications compared
45differ
56identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad W510 + ThinkPlus L45:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad W510 + ThinkPlus L45:1920 x 1080 pixels
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- ThinkPad W510 + ThinkPlus L45:16:9
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:16:10
Processor family
- ThinkPad W510 + ThinkPlus L45:Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- ThinkPad W510 + ThinkPlus L45:i7-820QM
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:SU9600
Processor cores
- ThinkPad W510 + ThinkPlus L45:4
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:2
Processor threads
- ThinkPad W510 + ThinkPlus L45:8
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:2
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad W510 + ThinkPlus L45:1.73 GHz
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of ThinkPad W510 + ThinkPlus L45, ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD
133 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad W510 + ThinkPlus L45 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250:1
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-820QM	SU9600
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.06 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 956
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-800 Mobile Series	Intel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	10 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	8
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.050 - 1.150 V
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	128 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 5100M	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.024 GB	0.384 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	High Definition AD1984
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/g/n	802.11 a/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	ThinkPad UltraNav	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43124	37264
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLX	SLGEX
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	IBM	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.67 kg	1.3 kg
WidthKnown for one	372.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	245 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	35.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	318 x 231 x 23 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GS45 Express
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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