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

Lenovo IdeaCentre 520S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U vs Lenovo IdeaCentre 720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7400

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 86identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaCentre 520S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:58.4 cm (23")
    • IdeaCentre 720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7400:60.5 cm (23.8")
  • Processor model
    • IdeaCentre 520S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:i5-7200U
    • IdeaCentre 720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7400:i5-7400
  • Processor cores
    • IdeaCentre 520S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:2
    • IdeaCentre 720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7400:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • IdeaCentre 520S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:3.1 GHz
    • IdeaCentre 720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7400:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaCentre 520S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:2.5 GHz
    • IdeaCentre 720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7400:3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • IdeaCentre 520S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:3 MB
    • IdeaCentre 720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7400:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • IdeaCentre 520S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:BGA 1356
    • IdeaCentre 720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7400:LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • System bus rate
    • IdeaCentre 520S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:4 GT/s
    • IdeaCentre 720 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7400:8 GT/s

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Comparison of 520S, 720
166 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers58.4 cm (23")60.5 cm (23.8")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightness250 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui5-7400
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W65 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSR32W
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
SteppingDiffersH0B0
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866,2133 MHz1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one34.1 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-7400 Desktop Series
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers12
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz2400 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorDIMM/SO-DIMMDIMM/SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960A
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59165912
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerKnown for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHarman Kardon
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Home Theater
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total megapixelsKnown for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
Microphone inNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Performanceidentical
Product typeAll-in-One PCAll-in-One PC
Market positioningGamingGaming
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 10 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee LiveSafeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544397147
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width (with stand)Known for one522.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (with stand)Known for one41.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (with stand)Known for one325.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with stand)Known for one4.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedNoNo
Keyboard includedNoNo
Drivers includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Autonomy modeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Detachable displayNoNo

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