Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 Win10 CH vs Lenovo Yoga 3

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 56identical
  • 108known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ThinkPad Yoga 12 Win10 CH:Laptop
    • Yoga 3:Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • ThinkPad Yoga 12 Win10 CH:Black
    • Yoga 3:Silver
  • Housing material
    • ThinkPad Yoga 12 Win10 CH:Aluminium, Magnesium
    • Yoga 3:Glass fibre, Polyamide
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad Yoga 12 Win10 CH:31.8 cm (12.5")
    • Yoga 3:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display brightness
    • ThinkPad Yoga 12 Win10 CH:400 cd/m²
    • Yoga 3:270 cd/m²
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad Yoga 12 Win10 CH:8 GB
    • Yoga 3:4 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • ThinkPad Yoga 12 Win10 CH:1 x 8 GB
    • Yoga 3:1 x 4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad Yoga 12 Win10 CH:256 GB
    • Yoga 3:128 GB

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Comparison of ThinkPad Yoga 12 Win10 CH, Yoga 3
186 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorConvertible (Folder)Convertible (Folder)
Housing materialDiffersAluminium, MagnesiumGlass fibre, Polyamide
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessDiffers400 cd/m²270 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800:1
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ M
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM-5Y10c
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1234
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadwell
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorOn-boardOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIIM.2
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
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 familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x161E
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Home Theater v4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoCUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft Office
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVeriface Pro, Zinio Online NLenovo® Photo Masterewsstand, OneKey Optimizer, Evernote, Lenovo SHAREit, Lenovo Hamony,
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85234
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR23C
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 x 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh34 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs8 h6.5 h
Security1 differ
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersHDD, Power on, SupervisorSSD, Supervisor
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.58 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers316 mm290 mm
DepthDiffers221 mm197 mm
HeightDiffers19 mm15.8 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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