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

Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs MSI Wind Top AE2212G-002EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470S

117specifications compared
41differ
76identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:58.4 cm (23")
- Wind Top AE2212G-002EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470S:54.6 cm (21.5")
Touchscreen
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Yes
- Wind Top AE2212G-002EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470S:No
Processor model
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
- Wind Top AE2212G-002EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470S:i5-3470S
Processor cores
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2
- Wind Top AE2212G-002EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470S:4
Processor boost frequency
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
- Wind Top AE2212G-002EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470S:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
- Wind Top AE2212G-002EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470S:2.9 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3 MB
- Wind Top AE2212G-002EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470S:6 MB
Processor socket
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:BGA 1023
- Wind Top AE2212G-002EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470S:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)

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Comparison of A520, AE2212G-002EU
159 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Model A520 View product	B MSI Wind Top AE2212G-002EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470S Model AE2212G-002EU View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	54.6 cm (21.5")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Full HD	Yes	Yes
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3230M	i5-3470S
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	65 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	26	29
FSB Parity	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0WX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3400 Desktop series
SteppingKnown for one	L1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-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 processor	No	No
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	69.1 °C
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory slots	2	2
Memory slots typeDiffers	DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA II
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
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 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 2500
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	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0x152
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Home Theater 4	THX TruStudio Pro
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total megapixelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Product typeKnown for one	All-in-One PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® H61 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features8 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	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Yes	No
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 version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72056	68315
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2011C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	561 mm	538 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	21.5 mm	89.7 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	345 mm	398 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	9.8 kg	9.9 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard includedDiffers	No	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Autonomy modeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA III	Serial ATA II
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W

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