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T1A REFURBISHED SATA / NO ODD W10P IN vs T1A X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10

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  • 93specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 66identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • REFURBISHED SATA / NO ODD W10P IN:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • REFURBISHED SATA / NO ODD W10P IN:i5-2520M
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:i5-3210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • REFURBISHED SATA / NO ODD W10P IN:3.2 GHz
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:3.1 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • REFURBISHED SATA / NO ODD W10P IN:Socket 988
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • REFURBISHED SATA / NO ODD W10P IN:32 nm
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • REFURBISHED SATA / NO ODD W10P IN:Sandy Bridge
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:Ivy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • REFURBISHED SATA / NO ODD W10P IN:J1
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:L1
  • Tjunction
    • REFURBISHED SATA / NO ODD W10P IN:100 °C
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:105 °C

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Comparison of REFURBISHED SATA / NO ODD W10P IN, X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10
105 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal31.8 cm (12.5")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi5-3210M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2525
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB240 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Networkidentical
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)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
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 Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222965708
Processor codeDiffersSR048SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacity46 Wh46 Wh
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.63 kg1.67 kg
WidthDiffers304.8 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers231.1 mm207 mm
HeightDiffers31.8 mm27 mm
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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