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

Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 72z Intel® Celeron® G530 vs Lenovo IdeaCentre A720

91specifications compared
52differ
39identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkCentre Edge 72z Intel® Celeron® G530:50.8 cm (20")
- IdeaCentre A720:68.6 cm (27")
Display resolution
- ThinkCentre Edge 72z Intel® Celeron® G530:1600 x 900 pixels
- IdeaCentre A720:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- ThinkCentre Edge 72z Intel® Celeron® G530:HD+
- IdeaCentre A720:Full HD
Full HD
- ThinkCentre Edge 72z Intel® Celeron® G530:No
- IdeaCentre A720:Yes
Processor family
- ThinkCentre Edge 72z Intel® Celeron® G530:Intel® Celeron®
- IdeaCentre A720:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ThinkCentre Edge 72z Intel® Celeron® G530:G530
- IdeaCentre A720:i7-3610QM
Processor cores
- ThinkCentre Edge 72z Intel® Celeron® G530:2
- IdeaCentre A720:4
Processor threads
- ThinkCentre Edge 72z Intel® Celeron® G530:2
- IdeaCentre A720:8

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Comparison of 72z, IdeaCentre A720
142 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 72z Intel® Celeron® G530 Model 72z View product	B Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	50.8 cm (20")	68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD+	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
Display brightnessKnown for one	250 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	G530	i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	Socket G2
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
64-bit computing	Yes	Yes
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	45 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	23
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 C
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1066 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	16 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SR05H	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	Q0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one	69.1 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots typeKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA III
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
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	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs	2	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	850 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	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 & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	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 TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53414	64899
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	409.1 mm	650 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	71.5 mm	220 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	513.8 mm	480 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	7.8 kg	11.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA	Serial ATA III
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7 Professional (32/64bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (32/64bit) Windows 7 Home Basic (32bit)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® H61	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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