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Lenovo IdeaPad Z400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs MSI Workstation GT60WSPH-7216257BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation

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  • 152specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 98identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • IdeaPad Z400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Laptop
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-7216257BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:Mobile workstation
  • Product colour
    • IdeaPad Z400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Chocolate
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-7216257BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad Z400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-7216257BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • IdeaPad Z400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-7216257BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • IdeaPad Z400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Yes
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-7216257BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:No
  • HD type
    • IdeaPad Z400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:HD
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-7216257BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:Full HD
  • Display surface
    • IdeaPad Z400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Gloss
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-7216257BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:Matt
  • Display brightness
    • IdeaPad Z400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:200 cd/m²
    • Workstation GT60WSPH-7216257BW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Mobile workstation:270 cd/m²

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201 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourDiffersChocolateBlack
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitiveUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Display brightnessDiffers200 cd/m²270 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs500:1400:1
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi7-3630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersL1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2624
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB4 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB32 GB
Storage6 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWBlu-Ray ROM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® K2000M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferDiffersNoYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205671459
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers345 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm267 mm
HeightDiffers29.1 mm55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM77 Express
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 20%

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