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Lenovo IdeaPad Y50-70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad Z50-70 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 104identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad Y50-70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad Z50-70 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • IdeaPad Y50-70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad Z50-70 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad Y50-70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:i7-4710HQ
    • IdeaPad Z50-70 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:i3-4010U
  • Processor cores
    • IdeaPad Y50-70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4
    • IdeaPad Z50-70 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • IdeaPad Y50-70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:8
    • IdeaPad Z50-70 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad Y50-70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • IdeaPad Z50-70 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • IdeaPad Y50-70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:6 MB
    • IdeaPad Z50-70 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • IdeaPad Y50-70 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:BGA 1364
    • IdeaPad Z50-70 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:BGA 1168

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Comparison of Y50-70, Z50-70
197 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi3-4010U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x42x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xA16
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Advanced Audio 2HD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneJBLUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1 MP0.92 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1No
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893075107
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSSSR16Q
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers54 Wh41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers387 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers263.4 mm265 mm
HeightDiffers23.9 mm25 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express

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