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Manufacturer codeNZD77UK
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About the Lenovo X230
Lenovo NZD77UK is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 31.8 cm (12.5"); processor family: Intel® Core™ i7; internal memory: 4 GB; total storage capacity: 500 GB. This entry covers manufacturer code NZD77UK. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 31.8 cm (12.5") display is specified at 1366 x 768 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
This configuration lists 4 GB of memory and 500 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 31.8 cm (12.5")
- Screen resolution
- 1366 x 768 pixels
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i7
- Processor model
- i7-3520M
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 500 GB
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Lenovo X230 specifications
Manufacturer code: NZD77UK · Icecat product 15755826 · Checked 16 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 31.8 cm (12.5") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor model | i7-3520M |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Weight | 1.34 kg |
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Audio & listening9 details
| Audio system | HDA |
|---|---|
| Built-in speakers | Yes |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 1 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Height (rear) | 2.66 cm |
| Height (rear) (imperial) | 2.67 cm (1.05") |
Display5 details
| Touchscreen | No |
|---|---|
| Display brightness | 200 cd/m² |
| Dual-screen | No |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 300:1 |
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage39 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| Processor cache | 4 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 1023 |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series |
| Processor codename | Ivy Bridge |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| HDD capacity | 500 GB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD size | 2.5" |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Graphics card family | Intel |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 650 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1250 MHz |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x166 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® QM77 Express |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023) |
| Processor code | SR0MU |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 22 nm |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 64893 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Camera, image & video6 details
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 1 MP |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
Connections & wireless26 details
| HDD interface | SATA II |
|---|---|
| Optical drive interface | SATA |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Networking features | Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g |
| Wi-Fi data rate (max) | 300 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | No |
| Combo headphone/mic port | No |
| Docking connector | No |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Microphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| S-Video port | No |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Infrared data port | No |
Power & battery3 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Supplied AC adapter type | AC |
Controls & features2 details
| SmartCard slot | No |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
Design & dimensions12 details
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 206.5 mm |
| Height (front) | 1.9 cm |
| Width (imperial) | 30.5 cm (12") |
| Depth (imperial) | 20.6 cm (8.13") |
| Height (front) (imperial) | 1.91 cm (0.75") |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Recovery operating system | Windows 8 Pro |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
Further product details51 details
| HD type | HD |
|---|---|
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
| Bus type | DMI |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Stepping | L1 |
| Tjunction | 105 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8 |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) | 29 |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi |
| Swivel webcam | No |
| LightScribe | No |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Integrated 4G WiMAX | Yes |
| ExpressCard slot | Yes |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR |
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