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Black Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 laptop with 15.6 inch display and backlit keyboard

Lenovo

Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 laptop i7-3630QM 16GB 2TB 15.6 1080 Win 10 Pro

SKU CH-70F3-KT3RF

A 15.6 inch 1920x1080 gaming laptop with Core i7-3630QM, 16GB DDR3, 2TB SSD, GT650M graphics and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Processor
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Processor modelIntel Core i7-3630QM
  • Intel Core i7-3630QM up to 3.4 GHz for demanding tasks
  • 6 inch FHD 1920x1080 display with NVIDIA GeForce GT650M discrete graphics
  • 2 TB solid state drive plus 16 GB DDR3 memory
  • Windows 10 Pro 64 bit operating system pre-installed
  • USB 3.0 ports and Bluetooth 4 connectivity with backlit keyboard

Gaming laptop for multimedia and creative work

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is a 15.6-inch laptop built for high-performance multimedia, gaming and processor-intensive creative applications. It ships new with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, an Intel Core i7-3630QM processor reaching 3.4 GHz, 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a 2 TB solid-state drive. A discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT650M graphics card drives the 1920x1080 non-touch display.

USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 4 connectivity limits

Data transfer and peripheral support rely on USB 3.0 ports and Bluetooth 4 wireless. The interface caps external storage speed at the 3.0 standard, while Bluetooth 4 handles compatible input devices and audio gear. No newer USB or Bluetooth revisions are present, so the fastest external drives and lowest-latency wireless accessories cannot operate at their rated potential.

2 TB SSD capacity with 16 GB memory headroom

The 2 TB solid-state drive holds large media libraries, project files and game installs without requiring external storage for most users. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR3 memory keeps creative suites and modern titles running smoothly, though the GT650M graphics card will reach its performance ceiling in the latest AAA games at 1080p. The fixed 16 GB RAM cannot be expanded beyond the factory configuration.

How it compares

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

Price $948.99
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 storage2 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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlightYes

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 8 GB or 16 GB version of this Y500?

The laptop ships with 16 GB of DDR3 memory installed, so there is no 8 GB version to choose from.

What does the 3.4 GHz turbo figure mean in daily use?

The Core i7-3630QM can reach 3.4 GHz on a single core when thermals allow, giving shorter bursts of speed for single-threaded tasks.

What does the USB 3.0 port cap at in practice?

The USB 3.0 interface tops out at 5 Gb/s, so real-world transfers with a fast external SSD will sit well below that ceiling.

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