Product comparison · 2 all-in-one pcs/workstations

Acer Z3801 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 vs Lenovo IdeaCentre B520

117specifications compared
35differ
82identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Z3801 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:54.6 cm (21.5")
- IdeaCentre B520:58.4 cm (23")
Processor family
- Z3801 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaCentre B520:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Z3801 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaCentre B520:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Z3801 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:i3-2100
- IdeaCentre B520:i7-2600
Processor cores
- Z3801 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:2
- IdeaCentre B520:4
Processor threads
- Z3801 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:4
- IdeaCentre B520:8
Processor frequency
- Z3801 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:3.1 GHz
- IdeaCentre B520:3.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Z3801 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:3 MB
- IdeaCentre B520:8 MB

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Comparison of Z3801, IdeaCentre B520
155 specifications	A Acer Z3801 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 Model Z3801 View product	B Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	54.6 cm (21.5")	58.4 cm (23")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2100	i7-2600
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
64-bit computingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35, 65	95 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	31	34
FSB Parity	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR00B
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Desktop Series
SteppingDiffers	Q0	D2
TcaseDiffers	69.1 °C	72.6 °C
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1066,1333 MHz	1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s	21 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Memory slots typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	Blu-Ray ROM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 2000	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	850 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1350 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x102	0x102
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS Premium Sound
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Total megapixelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53422	52213
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	532 mm	567.8 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	55 mm	76.5 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	473 mm	426.7 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.1 kg
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Power supplyDiffers	135 W	250 W
Storage drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for one	All-in-One	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner typeKnown for one	Analog, DVB-T	Unknown — not stated by the source

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