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T1A REFURBISHED 8GB RAM 180GB SSD IN vs T1A T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED

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  • 84specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 53identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • REFURBISHED 8GB RAM 180GB SSD IN:1366 x 768 pixels
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • REFURBISHED 8GB RAM 180GB SSD IN:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • REFURBISHED 8GB RAM 180GB SSD IN:i5-4300M
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • REFURBISHED 8GB RAM 180GB SSD IN:3.3 GHz
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • REFURBISHED 8GB RAM 180GB SSD IN:2.6 GHz
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • REFURBISHED 8GB RAM 180GB SSD IN:PGA946
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • REFURBISHED 8GB RAM 180GB SSD IN:22 nm
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • REFURBISHED 8GB RAM 180GB SSD IN:Haswell
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:Sandy Bridge

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103 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-4300Mi5-2520M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA946Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingDiffersC0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-4300 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers180 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1250 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x116
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadNoNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7634752229
Processor codeDiffersSR1H9SR048
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacity46 Wh46 Wh
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.24 kg
WidthDiffers335 mm340.5 mm
DepthDiffers229 mm233 mm
HeightDiffers32.9 mm30.1 mm

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