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Black 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 laptop with backlit keyboard and UltraNav touchpad

Lenovo

Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 laptop Core i7-3630QM 16GB 1TB SSD 15.6" FHD GT650M Windows 10

SKU CH-5V9E-RNCM1

A 15.6-inch FHD gaming laptop with Core i7-3630QM, 16GB DDR3, 1TB SSD and GT650M graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Processor
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Processor modelIntel Core i7-3630QM
  • Quad-core Core i7-3630QM reaches 3.4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory keeps demanding apps running smoothly
  • 1 TB SSD provides fast boot and ample storage space
  • 6 inch 1920x1080 FHD screen delivers crisp visual detail
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT650M discrete graphics powers gaming and creative work

Purpose-built gaming laptop

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is a 15.6-inch laptop built around an Intel Core i7-3630QM processor and NVIDIA GeForce GT650M discrete graphics. It ships with Windows 10 Home 64-bit pre-installed. The 1920x1080 non-touch display and 16GB DDR3 memory target gamers and multimedia creators who need dedicated graphics performance in a single portable unit.

Ultrabay flexibility and connectivity

An Ultrabay slot lets the owner swap the included Blu-ray RW drive for a second battery or additional storage without tools. Three USB 3.0 ports provide fast peripheral bandwidth for external drives or input devices. Bluetooth 4 handles wireless accessories, while the ThinkPad UltraNav touchpad and backlit keyboard support low-light work sessions. The integrated HD webcam covers streaming or calls without extra hardware.

1TB SSD capacity and 16GB memory ceiling

The 1TB solid-state drive holds the operating system, a large game library and media projects with room to spare. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR3 RAM handles modern multitasking and content-creation workloads, though the soldered configuration prevents future memory upgrades. The GT650M drives the 1080p panel comfortably at medium settings, but newer titles demanding more video memory will exceed its 2GB frame buffer.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $932.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineY500
Model nameIdeaPad
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Processor
Processor modelIntel Core i7-3630QM
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth support4
Ports & slots
USB ports3
Size & build
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlightYes

Questions about this item

How far does the Core i7-3630QM turbo to 3.4 GHz before it throttles?

The Intel Core i7-3630QM runs at up to 3.4 GHz turbo; sustained loads will be limited by the laptop cooling system and power envelope.

What noise and heat should I expect from the GT650M and CPU during all-day use?

The NVIDIA GT650M discrete graphics and Core i7-3630QM will generate noticeable fan noise and warm the chassis under continuous gaming or rendering.

Which peripherals must I already own to use the Blu-ray drive and USB 3.0 ports?

You need Blu-ray media for the optical drive and USB 3.0-compatible devices to benefit from the 3.0 ports; no special adapters are required.

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