Product comparison · 2 laptops

LG P series 420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs LG Z series Z430-GE4BK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M

142specifications compared
29differ
113identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- P series 420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:White
- Z series Z430-GE4BK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:Black
Processor family
- P series 420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Z series Z430-GE4BK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- P series 420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Z series Z430-GE4BK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- P series 420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
- Z series Z430-GE4BK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:i5-2467M
Processor frequency
- P series 420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
- Z series Z430-GE4BK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:1.6 GHz
Processor cache type
- P series 420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Smart Cache
- Z series Z430-GE4BK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:L3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- P series 420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:35 W
- Z series Z430-GE4BK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:17 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- P series 420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
- Z series Z430-GE4BK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:16

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Comparison of 420, Z430-GE4BK
163 specifications	A LG P series 420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model 420 View product	B LG Z series Z430-GE4BK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Model Z430-GE4BK View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2310M	i5-2467M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	21	16
Maximum number of SMP processors	1	1
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	440 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio system	HD	HD
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	1.5 W	1 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Swivel webcam	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52220	56858
Processor codeDiffers	SR04S	SR0D6
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	40 W
Power auto-sensing	Yes	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.88 kg	1.52 kg
WidthDiffers	333 mm	329 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	226 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.59 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.15 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.9 mm
Videoidentical
HD-Ready	Yes	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3D	No	No
Volume control	Digital	Digital
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM65 Express

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