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LG A series A530-D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs LG A series Z330 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 83identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A series A530-D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
    • A series Z330 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • A series A530-D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • A series Z330 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • A series A530-D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • A series Z330 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • A series A530-D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Full HD
    • A series Z330 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:HD
  • Processor family
    • A series A530-D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • A series Z330 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A series A530-D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • A series Z330 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A series A530-D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • A series Z330 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:i7-2637M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A series A530-D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • A series Z330 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of A530-D, Z330
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2637M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2417
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 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
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMicroSD (TransFlash)
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
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 frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555MUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Wide 3DHD
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
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 ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 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 TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345054618
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg1.21 kg
WidthDiffers375 mm315.4 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm214.7 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 7 Home PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source

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