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

Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 62z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3220 vs Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

112specifications compared
44differ
68identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkCentre Edge 62z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3220:47 cm (18.5")
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:58.4 cm (23")
Display resolution
- ThinkCentre Edge 62z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3220:1366 x 768 pixels
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- ThinkCentre Edge 62z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3220:No
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Yes
HD type
- ThinkCentre Edge 62z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3220:Not supported
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Full HD
Full HD
- ThinkCentre Edge 62z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3220:No
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Yes
Processor family
- ThinkCentre Edge 62z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3220:Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ThinkCentre Edge 62z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3220:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ThinkCentre Edge 62z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3220:i3-3220
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M

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Comparison of 62z, A520
154 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 62z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3220 Model 62z View product	B Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Model A520 View product
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	47 cm (18.5")	58.4 cm (23")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Not supported	Full HD
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-3220	i5-3230M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	BGA 1023
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	55 W	35 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	33	26
FSB Parity	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0WX
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-3200 Desktop Series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L1
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processorDiffers	Yes	No
TcaseKnown for one	65.3 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Memory slots typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA III
Optical drive type	DVD±RW	DVD±RW
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 2500	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x152	0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Home Theater 4
RMS rated powerKnown for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Total megapixelsKnown for one	1 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product type	All-in-One PC	All-in-One PC
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	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 Secure Key Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Secure KeyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65693	72056
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	PCG 2011C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	368.3 mm	561 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	59.5 mm	21.5 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	469.7 mm	345 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	5 kg	9.8 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard includedDiffers	Yes	No
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Autonomy modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA	Serial ATA III
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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