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LG A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M vs LG A series A520-T.AE31G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 117identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • A series A520-T.AE31G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:HD
    • A series A520-T.AE31G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • A series A520-T.AE31G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • A series A520-T.AE31G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
    • A series A520-T.AE31G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:i7-2820QM
  • Processor cores
    • A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2
    • A series A520-T.AE31G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:4
    • A series A520-T.AE31G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
    • A series A520-T.AE31G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM:3.4 GHz

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Comparison of A515-K.AE21G, A520-T.AE31G
151 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi7-2820QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1300 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version3.0+HS3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Pre-installed softwareMicrosoft Office Starter 2010Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Trial softwareNorton AntiVirus 2011Norton AntiVirus 2011
Bundled softwareDiffersLG Smart Software, LG Media Funtasia, CyberLink DVD SuiteLG Smart Software, LG Media Funtasia, SRS Wide 3D Sound, CyberLink 3D BD Solution
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222952227
Processor codeDiffersSR048SR00U
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh5200 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.5 kg2.5 kg
Width375 mm375 mm
Depth249 mm249 mm
Height (front)3.2 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)3.6 cm3.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other features1 differ
3DDiffersNoYes

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