Category:W530

ThinkPad W530

This page gives an overview of the ThinkPad W530, released in June 2012.

Standard Features

• One of the following processors:
  • Intel Dual Core i5-3320M (3.30Hz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 35W)
  • Intel Dual Core i5-3520M (3.60GHz, 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 35W)
  • Intel Quad Core i7-3610QM (3.30Hz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
  • Intel Quad Core i7-3720QM (3.6GHz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
  • Intel Quad Core i7-3820QM (3.70GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
  • Intel Quad Core "Extreme" i7-3920XM (3.80GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 55W)
• One of the following discrete graphics cards:
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1000M with 2GB DDR3 and 192 CUDA cores running at 850MHz, and with Optimus™ Technology
  • NVIDIA Quadro K2000M with 2GB DDR3 and 385 CUDA cores running at 745MHz, and with Optimus™ Technology
• One of the following TFT displays:
  • 15.6" TFT display with 1366x768 (HD) resolution with LED backlight
  • 15.6" TFT display with 1600x900 (HD+) resolution with LED backlight
  • 15.6" TFT display with 1920x1080 (FHD) resolution with LED backlight
• up to four external monitors
• 2GB, 4GB or 8GB DIMMS PC3-12800 memory standard
  • 2 DIMM slots on dual-core models (up to 16GB)
  • 4 DIMM slots on quad-core models (up to 32GB)
  • Samsung M471B5273DH0-CK0 DDR3-1600 SDRAM (10-10-10-27 @ 761 MHz) (9-9-9-24 @ 685 MHz) (8-8-8-22 @ 609 MHz) (7-7-7-19 @ 533 MHz) (6-6-6-16 @ 457 MHz) (5-5-5-14 @ 380 MHz)
• One of the following storage options:
  • 320GB 7200rpm 2.5" SATA HDD
  • 500GB 7200rpm 2.5" SATA HDD
  • 128GB Samsung SATA 3 SSD
  • 180GB Intel SATA 3 SSD
• Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
• Intel HD Audio with a Realtek ALC269VC codec
• Ultrabay Enhanced with one of the following:
  • Serial UltraBay Enhanced DVD Burner III
• MiniPCI Express slot 1 with one of the following:
  • Thinkpad b/g/n
  • Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (2x2 AGN)
  • Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN)
  • Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
• MiniPCI Express slot 2 with one of the following:
  • None (empty)
  • Sierra Wireless MC8355 Gobi 3000 WWAN (US, supports EV-DO/HSPA)
  • Ericsson H5321gw WWAN (3G for all non-US countries)
  • LeadCore LC5730D WWAN (only for China)
  • Huawei EM660 WWAN (only for China)
  • Intel 310 mSATA 16GB or 32GB SSD
• ExpressCard/34 slot
• Lenovo Integrated Smart Card Reader (Optional)
• 4-in-1 MultiCard Reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC slot)
• 720p Integrated camera on select models
• Huey PRO Colorimeter by X-Rite on select models
• Trusted Computing Group TPM 1.2
• Active Protection System
• Integrated Fingerprint Reader on select models
• ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate (BDC-4.0) on select models
• UltraNav (TrackPoint / Touchpad combo)
• Firewire 400 (IEEE1394a)
• DisplayPort
• USB 3.0
• eSATA Port
• Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) on select models