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LG Z series 13Z940-G.AT5WA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U vs LG Z series 13Z940-GT3SK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 119identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Z series 13Z940-G.AT5WA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:White
    • Z series 13Z940-GT3SK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Silver
  • Processor family
    • Z series 13Z940-G.AT5WA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Z series 13Z940-GT3SK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Z series 13Z940-G.AT5WA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Z series 13Z940-GT3SK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Z series 13Z940-G.AT5WA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:i5-4200U
    • Z series 13Z940-GT3SK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:i3-4005U
  • Processor frequency
    • Z series 13Z940-G.AT5WA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:1.6 GHz
    • Z series 13Z940-GT3SK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:1.7 GHz
  • Bus type
    • Z series 13Z940-G.AT5WA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:DMI2
    • Z series 13Z940-GT3SK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:DMI
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    • Z series 13Z940-G.AT5WA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:12
    • Z series 13Z940-GT3SK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:10
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Z series 13Z940-G.AT5WA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:1x4, 2x4
    • Z series 13Z940-GT3SK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:4x1, 1x4

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Comparison of 13Z940-G.AT5WA, 13Z940-GT3SK
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal33.8 cm (13.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui3-4005U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x44x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version1212
On-board graphics card ID0xA160xA16
Audioidentical
Audio systemSRS Premium Sound HDSRS Premium Sound HD
Speaker power1 W1 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsDiffers42
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keys7979
Software2 differ
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareDiffersMcAfee Internet Security 2013, Microsoft Office 2010Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus
Bundled softwareDiffersLG Control Center LG Smart Share LG Network Share LG Recovery Center LG Update Center Rapid Start Manager/Power Manager Microsoft Windows Essentials 2012 Microsoft Games Microsoft Fresh Paint SRS Sound Solution Microsoft SkypeLG Easy Starter Control Center Care Center Recovery Center Update Center Smart share
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware Version9.59.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545975105
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR170Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power40 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight980 g980 g
WidthDiffers303.2 mm303 mm
DepthDiffers213.5 mm214 mm
Height13.6 mm13.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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